- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, OH
Hamilton Local Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Local Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390469505898
👥 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
Hamilton Local Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #87 of 88
- schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 184
- students enrolled
Hamilton Local Preschool has class sizes larger than 96% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Local Preschool ranks #87 of 88 schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Hamilton Local Preschool grew from 143 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (+25.9%).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 390469505898 · Columbus, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 30.7:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton Elementary School (1,028 students)
Hamilton Local Preschool grew from 143 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (+25.9%). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Hamilton Local Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton Eleme
Hamilton Elementary School
1,028 students
- Hamilton Towns
Hamilton Township High School
873 students
- Hamilton Inter
Hamilton Intermediate School
706 students
- Hamilton Middl
Hamilton Middle School
477 students
- This school 184
Hamilton Local Preschool
184 students
What this shows Hamilton Local Preschool reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton Local Preschool compares
Hamilton Local Preschool is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.7:1 | ▲ 69% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.7:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
30.7:1
students per teacher
- 69% above state mean
Top 96% in Ohio - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Student demographics
White 61.4%
African American 17.9%
Two or More 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Hamilton Local Preschool is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Hamilton Local reports $11,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamilton Local Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Township High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton Local Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Columbus
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
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Great River Connections Academy
Standard public school
1,608 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
South High School
Standard public school
873 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Metro Early College High School
Standard public school
869 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
797 students 17:1 students per teacher
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy
Standard public school
795 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~184 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Local Preschool
How many students attend Hamilton Local Preschool?
Hamilton Local Preschool has 184 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 143 (2022-23) → 180 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Local Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Local Preschool is 30.7:1, which is 69% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 96% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Local Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Local Preschool is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Local Preschool?
Hamilton Local Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Hamilton Local Preschool rank among schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Local Preschool ranks #87 of 88 schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton Local?
Besides Hamilton Local Preschool, Hamilton Local also operates Hamilton Elementary School (1,028 students), Hamilton Township High School (873 students), and Hamilton Intermediate School (706 students). See the Hamilton Local district page for the complete list.