Enrollment
202
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390444505987
Little Learners Preschool — Newark, OH
Federal NCES profile for Little Learners Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 21
🌟 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: Newark 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)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Little Learners Preschool 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
Little Learners Preschool reports 202 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% 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 24% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Newark City spends $15,135 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 41.6% from local sources (property taxes), 41.0% from the state, and 17.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Little Learners Preschool 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 16% | — | — |
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
19.7:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Ohio — lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,135
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 202 Top 16% in Ohio — larger than 84% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 19.7:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390444505987
Student demographics
White 79.2%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 4.0%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 79.2% 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 Newark City, which includes Little Learners Preschool.
$15,135
Per student
-10%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 41.6%
State 41.0%
Federal 17.4%
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
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
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Cherry Valley Elementary School
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Newark Digital Academy
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Licking Valley Online Learning School
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Little Learners Preschool
How many students attend Little Learners Preschool?
Little Learners Preschool has 202 students enrolled. It is a other school in Newark, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Learners Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Learners Preschool is 19.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Learners Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Little Learners Preschool is White at 79.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Newark, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Learners Preschool?
Little Learners Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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.