Enrollment
189
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390455005125
Milford Preschool and Extended Day — Milford, OH
Federal NCES profile for Milford Preschool and Extended Day, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 16/100.
👥 Class size 3
🌟 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: Milford Exempted Village · 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)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Milford Preschool and Extended Day 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
Milford Preschool and Extended Day reports 189 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 33% 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 53% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 20.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 36% below the Ohio average and 61% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Milford Exempted Village spends $13,930 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 70.5% from local sources (property taxes), 21.5% from the state, and 8.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Milford Preschool and Extended Day 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 33% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 36% | 31.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 15% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 36% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.3:1
students per teacher
— 33% above state mean
Top 92% in Ohio — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,930
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 189 Top 15% in Ohio — larger than 85% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 24.3:1 +33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 20.1% -36% vs state
NCES ID 390455005125
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 85.2% 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 Milford Exempted Village, which includes Milford Preschool and Extended Day.
$13,930
Per student
-17%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 70.5%
State 21.5%
Federal 8.0%
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
- 1,814
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Milford Preschool and Extended Day
How many students attend Milford Preschool and Extended Day?
Milford Preschool and Extended Day has 189 students enrolled. It is a other school in Milford, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milford Preschool and Extended Day?
The student-teacher ratio at Milford Preschool and Extended Day is 24.3:1, which is 33% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Milford Preschool and Extended Day?
20.1% of students at Milford Preschool and Extended Day are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milford Preschool and Extended Day?
The largest demographic group at Milford Preschool and Extended Day is White at 85.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Milford, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milford Preschool and Extended Day?
Milford Preschool and Extended Day has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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.