- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
South-Western Preschool Center shrank from 351 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (-18.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.8 → 8.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 390448005114 · Grove City, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 38.3:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Grove City High School (1,881 students)
South-Western Preschool Center shrank from 351 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (-18.5%). Teacher FTE lost 9.8 → 8.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
South-Western Preschool Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grove City Hig
Grove City High School
1,881 students
- Westland High
Westland High School
1,853 students
- Central Crossi
Central Crossing High School
1,674 students
- Franklin Heigh
Franklin Heights High School
1,398 students
- Buckeye Woods 742
Buckeye Woods Elementary School
742 students
- This school 345
South-Western Preschool Center
345 students
What this shows South-Western Preschool Center reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How South-Western Preschool Center compares
South-Western Preschool Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,393
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for South-Western City reports $14,393 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,853
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~345 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), down 65.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.