Enrollment
229
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390438405825
Rosa Parks Early Learning Center — Dayton, OH
Federal NCES profile for Rosa Parks Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 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: Dayton 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)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rosa Parks Early Learning Center compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Rosa Parks Early Learning Center reports 229 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 43% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 34% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dayton City spends $22,782 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.8% from local sources (property taxes), 48.4% from the state, and 20.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), 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 Rosa Parks Early Learning Center 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 43% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 20% | — | — |
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
10.5:1
students per teacher
— 43% below state mean
Top 5% in Ohio — lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$22,782
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 229 Top 20% in Ohio — larger than 80% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 10.5:1 -43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390438405825
Student demographics
African American 76.9%
White 8.7%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 76.9% 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 Dayton City, which includes Rosa Parks Early Learning Center.
$22,782
Per student
+35%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 48.4%
Federal 20.8%
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
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
Similar other schools in Dayton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Belmont High School
Standard public school
1,153 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Stivers School for the Arts
Standard public school
837 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Northridge Elementary School
Standard public school
796 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Valerie Elementary School
Standard public school
566 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Ruskin Elementary School
Standard public school
553 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
River'S Edge Montessori Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Rosa Parks Early Learning Center
How many students attend Rosa Parks Early Learning Center?
Rosa Parks Early Learning Center has 229 students enrolled. It is a other school in Dayton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosa Parks Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosa Parks Early Learning Center is 10.5:1, which is 43% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rosa Parks Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Rosa Parks Early Learning Center is African American at 76.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dayton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rosa Parks Early Learning Center?
Rosa Parks Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) 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.