Enrollment
359
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Loveland, OH
Loveland Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Loveland Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390442701206
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loveland Early Childhood Center earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Loveland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 12.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Loveland Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loveland Early Childhood Center ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Loveland, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Loveland Early Childhood Center compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Loveland Early Childhood Center
Loveland Early Childhood Center is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Loveland, Ohio, enrolling 359 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.4:1 is larger than about 87% of Ohio schools and 23% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 359 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 382 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #314, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 359 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Loveland's public schools, it stands alongside Symmes Elementary School (656 students): Loveland Early Childhood Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.4:1 vs 16:1).
Loveland City also operates Loveland High School (1,203 students) and Loveland Intermediate School (643 students) alongside Loveland Early Childhood Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Loveland Early Childhood Center compares
Loveland Early Childhood Center on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.1% | ▼ 62% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Ohio - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,976
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Loveland Early Childhood Center is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Loveland City, which includes Loveland Early Childhood Center.
$12,976
Per student
-11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.8%
State 27.6%
Federal 9.7%
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.
How Loveland Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loveland Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loveland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loveland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loveland Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loveland Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,203
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Loveland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~359 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Loveland Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Loveland Early Childhood Center?
Loveland Early Childhood Center has 359 students enrolled. It is a public school in Loveland, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loveland Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Loveland Early Childhood Center is 22.4:1, which is 23% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Loveland Early Childhood Center?
12.1% of students at Loveland Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loveland Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Loveland Early Childhood Center is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Loveland, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loveland Early Childhood Center?
Loveland Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Loveland Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Loveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Loveland Early Childhood Center ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Loveland, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Loveland on the city page.
Is Loveland Early Childhood Center a good school?
Loveland Early Childhood Center earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Loveland City?
Besides Loveland Early Childhood Center, Loveland City also operates Loveland High School (1,203 students), Loveland Intermediate School (643 students), and Loveland Middle School (624 students). See the Loveland City district page for the complete list.
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