Enrollment
302
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390439405104
Elyria Early Childhood Center — Elyria, OH
Federal NCES profile for Elyria Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 23/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
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: Elyria City Schools · 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
33.1:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elyria Early Childhood Center 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
Elyria Early Childhood Center reports 302 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 33.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 81% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 108% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 302 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Elyria City Schools spends $21,360 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 37.0% from local sources (property taxes), 45.7% from the state, and 17.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Elyria Early Childhood Center 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 | 33.1:1 | ▲ 81% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 32% | — | — |
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
33.1:1
students per teacher
— 81% above state mean
Top 98% in Ohio — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$21,360
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 302 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 302 Top 32% in Ohio — larger than 68% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 33.1:1 +81% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390439405104
Student demographics
White 46.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 19.5%
African American 12.6%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 302:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elyria City Schools, which includes Elyria Early Childhood Center.
$21,360
Per student
+27%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 37.0%
State 45.7%
Federal 17.2%
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
- 1,540
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
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Frequently asked questions about Elyria Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Elyria Early Childhood Center?
Elyria Early Childhood Center has 302 students enrolled. It is a other school in Elyria, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elyria Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Elyria Early Childhood Center is 33.1:1, which is 81% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 108% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elyria Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Elyria Early Childhood Center is White at 46.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Elyria, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elyria Early Childhood Center?
Elyria Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.