Enrollment
124
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390469706052
Lil Cruiser Campus — Groveport, OH
Federal NCES profile for Lil Cruiser Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 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: Groveport Madison 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)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lil Cruiser Campus 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
Lil Cruiser Campus reports 124 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% 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 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Groveport Madison Local spends $15,797 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.4% from local sources (property taxes), 36.6% from the state, and 18.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Lil Cruiser Campus 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 9% | — | — |
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
14.4:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Ohio — lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,797
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 124 Top 9% in Ohio — larger than 91% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 14.4:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390469706052
Student demographics
African American 52.4%
White 32.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 52.4% 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 Groveport Madison Local, which includes Lil Cruiser Campus.
$15,797
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 45.4%
State 36.6%
Federal 18.0%
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
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Lil Cruiser Campus
How many students attend Lil Cruiser Campus?
Lil Cruiser Campus has 124 students enrolled. It is a other school in Groveport, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lil Cruiser Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Lil Cruiser Campus is 14.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 9% 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 Lil Cruiser Campus?
The largest demographic group at Lil Cruiser Campus is African American at 52.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Groveport, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lil Cruiser Campus?
Lil Cruiser Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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.