Enrollment
88
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Painesville, OH
Red Raider Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Red Raider Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 391001505728
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Raider Preschool earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Painesville · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Raider Preschool has class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Raider Preschool ranks #3 of 5 schools in Painesville, OH.
School address
District: Painesville City Local · Ohio
NCES ID 391001505728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+21% 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
What stands out at Red Raider Preschool
Red Raider Preschool is a small combined-grade school in Painesville, Ohio, enrolling 88 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 86% of Ohio schools and 21% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.4% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Ohio schools, with 88 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its district draws 17.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Painesville's public schools, it stands alongside Riverside Jr/Sr High School (1,578 students): Red Raider Preschool is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22:1 vs 21:1).
Painesville City Local also operates Harvey High School (847 students) and Heritage Middle School (602 students) alongside Red Raider Preschool.
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 Red Raider Preschool compares
Red Raider Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 21% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 10% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Ohio - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$15,081
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat 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
- 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Painesville City Local, which includes Red Raider Preschool.
$15,081
Per student
+3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Red Raider Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elm Street Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chestnut Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Raider Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Painesville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Riverside Jr/Sr High School
Standard public school
1,578 students 21:1 students per teacher
Istem Geauga Early College High School
Standard public school
177 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Riverside Preschool
Standard public school
118 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Riverside Virtual Academy
Standard public school
19 students
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 (~88 students)
Next steps
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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 public 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 21% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Red Raider Preschool rank among schools in Painesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Raider Preschool ranks #3 of 5 schools in Painesville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Painesville on the city page.
Is Red Raider Preschool a good school?
Red Raider Preschool earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio. 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 Painesville City Local?
Besides Red Raider Preschool, Painesville City Local also operates Harvey High School (847 students), Heritage Middle School (602 students), and Maple Elementary School (432 students). See the Painesville City Local district page for the complete list.
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