Enrollment
184
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390469505898
Hamilton Local Preschool — Columbus, OH
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Local Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 17/100.
👥 Class size 5
🌟 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: Hamilton Local · 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)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamilton Local 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
Hamilton Local Preschool reports 184 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 30% 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 50% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hamilton Local spends $11,883 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.6% from local sources (property taxes), 55.6% from the state, and 17.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Hamilton Local 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 30% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 14% | — | — |
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
23.8:1
students per teacher
— 30% above state mean
Top 92% in Ohio — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,883
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.
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 184 Top 14% in Ohio — larger than 86% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 23.8:1 +30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390469505898
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.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton Local, which includes Hamilton Local Preschool.
$11,883
Per student
-30%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 55.6%
Federal 17.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Local Preschool
How many students attend Hamilton Local Preschool?
Hamilton Local Preschool has 184 students enrolled. It is a other school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Local Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Local Preschool is 23.8:1, which is 30% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Local Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Local Preschool is White at 61.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Local Preschool?
Hamilton Local Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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.