Enrollment
40
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390446105975
Heartland Early Learning Program — Orrville, OH
Federal NCES profile for Heartland Early Learning Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 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: Orrville 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)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heartland Early Learning Program 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
Heartland Early Learning Program reports 40 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 29:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 58% 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 82% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Orrville City spends $15,002 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 50.2% from local sources (property taxes), 33.1% from the state, and 16.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Heartland Early Learning Program 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 | 29:1 | ▲ 58% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 40 | top 3% | — | — |
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
29:1
students per teacher
— 58% above state mean
Top 96% in Ohio — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,002
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 40 Top 3% in Ohio — larger than 97% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 29:1 +58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390446105975
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.
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 Orrville City, which includes Heartland Early Learning Program.
$15,002
Per student
-11%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
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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 other 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 29:1, which is 58% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Orrville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heartland Early Learning Program?
Heartland Early Learning Program has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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.