- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Etna, OH
Southwest Licking Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Licking Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390480405895
👥 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
Southwest Licking Early Learning Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Etna · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 168
- students enrolled
Southwest Licking Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Licking Early Learning Center ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Etna, OH.
School address
District: Southwest Licking Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390480405895 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Southwest Licking Early Learning Center grew from 128 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (+17.2%).
Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 390480405895 · Etna, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 28:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Watkins Memorial High School (1,397 students)
Southwest Licking Early Learning Center grew from 128 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (+17.2%). Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Southwest Licking Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watkins Memori
Watkins Memorial High School
1,397 students
- Watkins Middle
Watkins Middle School
1,147 students
- Watkins Interm
Watkins Intermediate School
801 students
- Etna Elementar 511
Etna Elementary
511 students
- Kirkersville E 483
Kirkersville Elementary School
483 students
- This school 168
Southwest Licking Early Learning Center
168 students
What this shows Southwest Licking Early Learning Center reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest Licking Early Learning Center compares
Southwest Licking Early Learning Center is a growing 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 | 28:1 | ▲ 54% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
28:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 95% in Ohio - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,739
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 58.3%
Asian 23.8%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Southwest Licking Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Southwest Licking Local reports $11,739 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwest Licking Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watkins Memorial High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Watkins Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Watkins Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Etna Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kirkersville Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest Licking Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Etna
1 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 (~168 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Licking Early Learning Center
How many students attend Southwest Licking Early Learning Center?
Southwest Licking Early Learning Center has 168 students enrolled. It is a public school in Etna, OH. CCD year-over-year: 128 (2022-23) → 150 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Licking Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Licking Early Learning Center is 28:1, which is 54% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest Licking Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Southwest Licking Early Learning Center is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Etna, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest Licking Early Learning Center?
Southwest Licking Early Learning 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 Southwest Licking Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Etna?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Licking Early Learning Center ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Etna, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Southwest Licking Local?
Besides Southwest Licking Early Learning Center, Southwest Licking Local also operates Watkins Memorial High School (1,397 students), Watkins Middle School (1,147 students), and Watkins Intermediate School (801 students). See the Southwest Licking Local district page for the complete list.