Enrollment
101
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 391003005629
Head Start — Celina, OH
Federal NCES profile for Head Start, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 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: Celina City · 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
14.8:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Head Start 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
Head Start reports 101 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Celina City spends $14,641 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 57.4% from local sources (property taxes), 30.3% from the state, and 12.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Head Start 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 7% | — | — |
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
14.8:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 24% in Ohio — lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,641
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.
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
Enrollment 101 Top 7% in Ohio — larger than 93% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 391003005629
Student demographics
White 69.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 18.8%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Celina City, which includes Head Start.
$14,641
Per student
-13%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 57.4%
State 30.3%
Federal 12.3%
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
- 1,224
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- —
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- —
Similar other schools in Celina
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Head Start
How many students attend Head Start?
Head Start has 101 students enrolled. It is a other school in Celina, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Head Start?
The student-teacher ratio at Head Start is 14.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Head Start?
The largest demographic group at Head Start is White at 69.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Celina, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Head Start?
Head Start has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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.