Enrollment
64
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390438005887
Linden Park Neighborhood Early Childhood Education Center — Columbus, OH
Federal NCES profile for Linden Park Neighborhood Early Childhood Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 55
🌟 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 →
The verdict
Linden Park Neighborhood Early Childhood Education Center earns a D Resource Investment Index (43/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 93% of Ohio schools.
- D
- Resource Index · 43/100
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 64
- students enrolled
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · 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)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Linden Park Neighborhood Early Childhood Education Center 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
Linden Park Neighborhood Early Childhood Education Center reports 64 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 39% 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 30% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Columbus City Schools District spends $22,434 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 61.4% from local sources (property taxes), 19.7% from the state, and 18.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), 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 Linden Park Neighborhood Early Childhood Education 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 39% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 64 | top 4% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
11 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 84% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
64 larger than 7% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
— 39% below state mean
Top 7% in Ohio — lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$22,434
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 64 Top 4% in Ohio — larger than 96% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 11.2:1 -39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390438005887
Student demographics
African American 64.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
White 12.5%
Two or More 9.4%
Largest group: African American at 64.1% 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 Columbus City Schools District, which includes Linden Park Neighborhood Early Childhood Education Center.
$22,434
Per student
+33%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 61.4%
State 19.7%
Federal 18.9%
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
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
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Frequently asked questions about Linden Park Neighborhood Early Childhood Education Center
How many students attend Linden Park Neighborhood Early Childhood Education Center?
Linden Park Neighborhood Early Childhood Education Center has 64 students enrolled. It is a other school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden Park Neighborhood Early Childhood Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden Park Neighborhood Early Childhood Education Center is 11.2:1, which is 39% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 30% 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 Linden Park Neighborhood Early Childhood Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Linden Park Neighborhood Early Childhood Education Center is African American at 64.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Columbus, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linden Park Neighborhood Early Childhood Education Center?
Linden Park Neighborhood Early Childhood Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) 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.