Enrollment
184
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamilton Local Preschool compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamilton Local Preschool
Hamilton Local Preschool is a small combined-grade school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 184 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.7:1 is larger than about 96% of Ohio schools and 69% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 184 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.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
The surrounding Hamilton Local spends $11,261 per pupil, 23% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Columbus's public schools, it stands alongside Kipp Columbus (1,945 students): Hamilton Local Preschool is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30.7:1 vs 17.4:1).
Hamilton Local also operates Hamilton Elementary School (1,028 students) and Hamilton Township High School (873 students) alongside Hamilton Local 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 Hamilton Local Preschool compares
Hamilton Local 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,261
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton Local, which includes Hamilton Local Preschool.
$11,261
Per student
-23%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,028
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
Kipp Columbus
Standard public school
1,945 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~184 students)
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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 public school in Columbus, OH.
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. 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.
Is Hamilton Local Preschool a good school?
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. 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 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.
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