Enrollment
40
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orrville, OH
Heartland Early Learning Program
Federal NCES profile for Heartland Early Learning Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390446105975
👥 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
Heartland Early Learning Program earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Orrville · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 40:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 40
- students enrolled
Heartland Early Learning Program has class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heartland Early Learning Program ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Orrville, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
40:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+120% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heartland Early Learning Program compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Heartland Early Learning Program
Heartland Early Learning Program is a small combined-grade school in Orrville, Ohio, enrolling 40 students.
Class loads run heavy: 40:1 is larger than about 98% of Ohio schools and 120% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Ohio schools, with 40 enrolled.
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 (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 55/100).
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Orrville City also operates Orrville Elementary School (514 students) and Orrville Middle School (462 students) alongside Heartland Early Learning Program.
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 Heartland Early Learning Program compares
Heartland Early Learning Program on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 40:1 | ▲ 120% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 40 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
40:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
40
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
40:1
students per teacher
- 120% above state mean
Top 98% in Ohio - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,705
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 15.0%
African American 5.0%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Heartland Early Learning Program is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orrville City, which includes Heartland Early Learning Program.
$13,705
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.2%
State 33.1%
Federal 16.7%
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 Heartland Early Learning Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orrville Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orrville Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orrville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heartland Early Learning Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~40 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Heartland Early Learning Program
How many students attend Heartland Early Learning Program?
Heartland Early Learning Program has 40 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orrville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heartland Early Learning Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Heartland Early Learning Program is 40:1, which is 120% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 155% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heartland Early Learning Program?
The largest demographic group at Heartland Early Learning Program is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Orrville, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heartland Early Learning Program?
Heartland Early Learning Program 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 Heartland Early Learning Program rank among public schools in Orrville?
By Resource Investment Index, Heartland Early Learning Program ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Orrville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Orrville on the city page.
Is Heartland Early Learning Program a good school?
Heartland Early Learning Program earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio. 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 Orrville City?
Besides Heartland Early Learning Program, Orrville City also operates Orrville Elementary School (514 students), Orrville Middle School (462 students), and Orrville High School (416 students). See the Orrville City district page for the complete list.
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