Enrollment
143
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390448405639
Early Learning Preschool — Strongsville, OH
Federal NCES profile for Early Learning Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Strongsville City · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Learning Preschool compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Early Learning Preschool reports 143 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Strongsville City spends $14,943 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 75.7% from local sources (property taxes), 16.4% from the state, and 7.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Early Learning Preschool compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 11% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 10% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
— 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Ohio — lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,943
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 143 Top 10% in Ohio — larger than 90% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 16.3:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390448405639
Student demographics
White 62.2%
Asian 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Largest group: White at 62.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Strongsville City, which includes Early Learning Preschool.
$14,943
Per student
-11%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 75.7%
State 16.4%
Federal 7.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,842
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
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Frequently asked questions about Early Learning Preschool
How many students attend Early Learning Preschool?
Early Learning Preschool has 143 students enrolled. It is a other school in Strongsville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Preschool is 16.3:1, which is 11% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Learning Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Early Learning Preschool is White at 62.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Strongsville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Learning Preschool?
Early Learning Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.