Enrollment
218
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Parma, OH
First Step Preschool
Federal NCES profile for First Step Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390446305112
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
First Step Preschool earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Parma · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 218
- students enrolled
First Step Preschool has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, First Step Preschool ranks #2 of 6 schools in Parma, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How First Step Preschool compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at First Step Preschool
First Step Preschool is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Parma, Ohio, enrolling 218 students.
At 16.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 218 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among Parma's public schools, it stands alongside Normandy High School (1,610 students): First Step Preschool is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.8:1 vs 22.7:1).
Parma City also operates Normandy High School (1,610 students) and Valley Forge High School (1,402 students) alongside First Step 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 First Step Preschool compares
First Step 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 46% in Ohio - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,141
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Parma City, which includes First Step Preschool.
$16,141
Per student
+10%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.2%
State 22.0%
Federal 12.8%
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 First Step Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normandy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Forge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parma High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenbriar Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Valley Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to First Step Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,402
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Parma
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Normandy High School
Standard public school
1,610 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Constellation Schools: Parma Community
Standard public school
1,259 students 39.3:1 students per teacher
Parma High School
Standard public school
1,233 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Summit Academy Community School-Parma
Standard public school
87 students 5.1:1 students per teacher
Parma Virtual Learning Academy
Standard public school
54 students 18:1 students per teacher
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 (~218 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about First Step Preschool
How many students attend First Step Preschool?
First Step Preschool has 218 students enrolled. It is a public school in Parma, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Step Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at First Step Preschool is 16.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for First Step Preschool?
First Step Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 First Step Preschool rank among schools in Parma?
By Resource Investment Index, First Step Preschool ranks #2 of 6 schools in Parma, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Parma on the city page.
Is First Step Preschool a good school?
First Step Preschool earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Parma City?
Besides First Step Preschool, Parma City also operates Normandy High School (1,610 students), Valley Forge High School (1,402 students), and Parma High School (1,233 students). See the Parma City district page for the complete list.
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