Enrollment
75
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390500610833
Springfield Preschool Center — Akron, OH
Federal NCES profile for Springfield Preschool Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 0/100.
👥 Class size 0
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: Springfield Local · 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)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springfield Preschool Center compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Springfield Preschool Center reports 75 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 30:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 64% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 89% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Springfield Local spends $15,133 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.0% from local sources (property taxes), 31.9% from the state, and 16.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F), calculated from 1 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 Springfield Preschool 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 | 30:1 | ▲ 64% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 5% | — | — |
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
30:1
students per teacher
— 64% above state mean
Top 97% in Ohio — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,133
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 75 Top 5% in Ohio — larger than 95% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 30:1 +64% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390500610833
Student demographics
White 77.3%
Asian 12.0%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Local, which includes Springfield Preschool Center.
$15,133
Per student
-10%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 52.0%
State 31.9%
Federal 16.1%
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
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
Similar other schools in Akron
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Buchtel Community Learning Center
Standard public school
994 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
East Community Learning Center
Standard public school
923 students 11:1 students per teacher
Springfield Junior/Senior High School
Standard public school
807 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Coventry Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Barber Community Learning Center
Standard public school
431 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Crouse Community Learning Center
Standard public school
429 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Springfield Preschool Center
How many students attend Springfield Preschool Center?
Springfield Preschool Center has 75 students enrolled. It is a other school in Akron, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Preschool Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Preschool Center is 30:1, which is 64% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 89% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springfield Preschool Center?
The largest demographic group at Springfield Preschool Center is White at 77.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Akron, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield Preschool Center?
Springfield Preschool Center has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F) based on 1 factor: 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.