Enrollment
293
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Findlay, OH
Findlay City Schools Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Findlay City Schools Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 391000005803
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Findlay City Schools Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Findlay · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 48.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Findlay City Schools Preschool has class sizes larger than 99% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Findlay City Schools Preschool ranks #4 of 4 schools in Findlay, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
48.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+168% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Findlay City Schools Preschool compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Findlay City Schools Preschool
Findlay City Schools Preschool is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Findlay, Ohio, enrolling 293 students.
Class loads run heavy: 48.8:1 is larger than about 99% of Ohio schools and 168% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.3% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 293 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 463 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #460, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 49/100).
Among Findlay's public schools, it stands alongside Trojan Academy Blended (83 students): Findlay City Schools Preschool is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (48.8:1 vs 13.8:1).
Findlay City also operates Findlay High School (1,592 students) and Glenwood Middle School (579 students) alongside Findlay City Schools Preschool.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Findlay City Schools Preschool compares
Findlay City Schools Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 48.8:1 | ▲ 168% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 14% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
48.8:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
48.8:1
students per teacher
- 168% above state mean
Top 99% in Ohio - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,393
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 3.8%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Findlay City Schools Preschool is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Findlay City, which includes Findlay City Schools Preschool.
$12,393
Per student
-15%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.1%
State 36.3%
Federal 14.6%
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.
How Findlay City Schools Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Findlay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Donnell Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Vance Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northview Primary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Findlay City Schools Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,592
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Findlay
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~293 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Findlay City Schools Preschool
How many students attend Findlay City Schools Preschool?
Findlay City Schools Preschool has 293 students enrolled. It is a public school in Findlay, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Findlay City Schools Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Findlay City Schools Preschool is 48.8:1, which is 168% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 211% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Findlay City Schools Preschool?
27.3% of students at Findlay City Schools Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Findlay City Schools Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Findlay City Schools Preschool is White at 69.3% of enrollment, in Findlay, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Findlay City Schools Preschool?
Findlay City Schools Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Findlay City Schools Preschool rank among schools in Findlay?
By Resource Investment Index, Findlay City Schools Preschool ranks #4 of 4 schools in Findlay, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Findlay on the city page.
Is Findlay City Schools Preschool a good school?
Findlay City Schools Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Findlay City?
Besides Findlay City Schools Preschool, Findlay City also operates Findlay High School (1,592 students), Glenwood Middle School (579 students), and Donnell Middle School (522 students). See the Findlay City district page for the complete list.
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