- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newark, OH
Headstart Eastland
Federal NCES profile for Headstart Eastland, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390444505912
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Headstart Eastland earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 8
- students enrolled
Headstart Eastland has class sizes smaller than 99% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Headstart Eastland ranks #2 of 7 schools in Newark, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Headstart Eastland grew from 8 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (+100.0%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 390444505912 · Newark, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
8 enr · 4:1 · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Newark High School (1,369 students)
Headstart Eastland grew from 8 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (+100.0%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Headstart Eastland in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newark High Sc
Newark High School
1,369 students
- Legend Element 475
Legend Elementary
475 students
- Liberty Middle 456
Liberty Middle School
456 students
- Heritage Middl 416
Heritage Middle School
416 students
- Mcguffey Eleme 415
Mcguffey Elementary School
415 students
- This school 8
Headstart Eastland
8 students
What this shows Headstart Eastland reports 8 students on the CCD universe file.
How Headstart Eastland compares
Headstart Eastland 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 | 4:1 | ▼ 78% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 8 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
8
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
4:1
students per teacher
- 78% below state mean
Top 1% in Ohio - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,646
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat 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.
Programs
District finance for Newark City reports $14,646 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Headstart Eastland Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legend Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcguffey Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Headstart Eastland's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Newark
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Vocational / career-technical school
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Hillview Elementary School
Standard public school
407 students 17:1 students per teacher
Cherry Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
346 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Newark Digital Academy
Standard public school
249 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Little Learners Preschool
Standard public school
202 students 67.3:1 students per teacher
Licking Valley Online Learning School
Standard public school
10 students
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 (~8 students)
Frequently asked questions about Headstart Eastland
How many students attend Headstart Eastland?
Headstart Eastland has 8 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Newark, OH. CCD year-over-year: 8 (2022-23) → 16 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Headstart Eastland?
The student-teacher ratio at Headstart Eastland is 4:1, which is 78% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 75% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Headstart Eastland?
Headstart Eastland has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Headstart Eastland rank among schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Headstart Eastland ranks #2 of 7 schools in Newark, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newark on the city page.
What other schools are in Newark City?
Besides Headstart Eastland, Newark City also operates Newark High School (1,369 students), Legend Elementary (475 students), and Liberty Middle School (456 students). See the Newark City district page for the complete list.