Enrollment
168
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southwest Licking Early Learning Center compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southwest Licking Early Learning Center
Southwest Licking Early Learning Center is a small combined-grade school in Etna, Ohio, enrolling 168 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28:1 is larger than about 95% of Ohio schools and 54% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 168 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
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 (58%) and Asian (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
The surrounding Southwest Licking Local spends $10,609 per pupil, 28% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Etna's public schools, it stands alongside Watkins Middle School (1,147 students): Southwest Licking Early Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28:1 vs 20.5:1).
Southwest Licking Local also operates Watkins Memorial High School (1,397 students) and Watkins Middle School (1,147 students) alongside Southwest Licking Early Learning 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 Southwest Licking Early Learning Center compares
Southwest Licking Early Learning 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southwest Licking Local, which includes Southwest Licking Early Learning Center.
$10,609
Per student
-28%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 35.5%
Federal 8.5%
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 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
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
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 (~168 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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. See all public schools in Etna on the city page.
Is Southwest Licking Early Learning Center a good school?
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. 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 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.
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