Enrollment
227
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390473605632
Houston Educational Service and Early Childhood Center — Cincinnati, OH
Federal NCES profile for Houston Educational Service and Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 20/100.
👥 Class size 9
🌟 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: Northwest Local · 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)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Houston Educational Service and Early Childhood Center compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Houston Educational Service and Early Childhood Center reports 227 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% 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 43% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Northwest Local spends $14,893 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 53.3% from local sources (property taxes), 26.8% from the state, and 19.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Houston Educational Service and Early Childhood Center 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 20% | — | — |
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
22.7:1
students per teacher
— 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Ohio — lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,893
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 227 Top 20% in Ohio — larger than 80% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 22.7:1 +24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390473605632
Student demographics
African American 39.2%
White 34.4%
Two or More 11.5%
Asian 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 39.2% 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 Northwest Local, which includes Houston Educational Service and Early Childhood Center.
$14,893
Per student
-12%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 53.3%
State 26.8%
Federal 19.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
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Western Hills University High School
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Princeton Community Middle School
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1,332 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
School for Creative and Performing Arts
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Withrow University High School
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Houston Educational Service and Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Houston Educational Service and Early Childhood Center?
Houston Educational Service and Early Childhood Center has 227 students enrolled. It is a other school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston Educational Service and Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston Educational Service and Early Childhood Center is 22.7:1, which is 24% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houston Educational Service and Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Houston Educational Service and Early Childhood Center is African American at 39.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houston Educational Service and Early Childhood Center?
Houston Educational Service and Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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.