Enrollment
88
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 391001505728
Red Raider Preschool — Painesville, OH
Federal NCES profile for Red Raider Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
👥 Class size 12
🌟 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: Painesville City 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)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Red Raider 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
Red Raider Preschool reports 88 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% 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 38% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 28.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 10% below the Ohio average and 45% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Painesville City Local spends $15,887 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.1% from local sources (property taxes), 59.8% from the state, and 17.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Red Raider 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 20% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 10% | 31.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 5% | — | — |
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
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 10% 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
22:1
students per teacher
— 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Ohio — lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,887
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 88 Top 5% in Ohio — larger than 95% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 22:1 +20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 28.4% -10% vs state
NCES ID 391001505728
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 Painesville City Local, which includes Red Raider Preschool.
$15,887
Per student
-6%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 23.1%
State 59.8%
Federal 17.1%
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
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
Similar other schools in Painesville
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177 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
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Riverside Virtual Academy
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Red Raider Preschool
How many students attend Red Raider Preschool?
Red Raider Preschool has 88 students enrolled. It is a other school in Painesville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Raider Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Raider Preschool is 22:1, which is 20% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red Raider Preschool?
28.4% of students at Red Raider Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Raider Preschool?
Red Raider Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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.