Enrollment
345
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grove City, OH
South-Western Preschool Center
Federal NCES profile for South-Western Preschool Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390448005114
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South-Western Preschool Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Grove City · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 38.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 345
- students enrolled
South-Western Preschool Center has class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South-Western Preschool Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Grove City, OH.
School address
District: South-Western City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448005114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
38.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+110% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South-Western Preschool Center compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at South-Western Preschool Center
South-Western Preschool Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Grove City, Ohio, enrolling 345 students.
Class loads run heavy: 38.3:1 is larger than about 98% of Ohio schools and 110% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 345 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 51/100).
Among Grove City's public schools, it stands alongside James a Harmon Elementary School (589 students): South-Western Preschool Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (38.3:1 vs 23.6:1).
South-Western City also operates Grove City High School (1,881 students) and Westland High School (1,853 students) alongside South-Western Preschool 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 South-Western Preschool Center compares
South-Western Preschool 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 | 38.3:1 | ▲ 110% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
38.3:1
students per teacher
- 110% above state mean
Top 98% in Ohio - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 9.9%
African American 8.7%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, South-Western Preschool Center is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South-Western City, which includes South-Western Preschool Center.
$13,569
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 47.4%
Federal 13.8%
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.
How South-Western Preschool Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Crossing High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Heights High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buckeye Woods Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South-Western Preschool Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Grove City
2 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 (~345 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South-Western Preschool Center
How many students attend South-Western Preschool Center?
South-Western Preschool Center has 345 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Grove City, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South-Western Preschool Center?
The student-teacher ratio at South-Western Preschool Center is 38.3:1, which is 110% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 144% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South-Western Preschool Center?
The largest demographic group at South-Western Preschool Center is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Grove City, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South-Western Preschool Center?
South-Western Preschool Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 South-Western Preschool Center rank among schools in Grove City?
By Resource Investment Index, South-Western Preschool Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Grove City, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grove City on the city page.
Is South-Western Preschool Center a good school?
South-Western Preschool Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 South-Western City?
Besides South-Western Preschool Center, South-Western City also operates Grove City High School (1,881 students), Westland High School (1,853 students), and Central Crossing High School (1,674 students). See the South-Western City district page for the complete list.
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