Enrollment
75
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Akron, OH
Springfield Preschool Center
Federal NCES profile for Springfield Preschool Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390500610833
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springfield Preschool Center earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio.
- #17 of 17
- schools in Akron · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 37.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 75
- students enrolled
Springfield Preschool Center has class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Preschool Center ranks #17 of 17 schools in Akron, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
37.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+106% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springfield Preschool Center compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springfield Preschool Center
Springfield Preschool Center is a small combined-grade school in Akron, Ohio, enrolling 75 students.
Class loads run heavy: 37.5:1 is larger than about 98% of Ohio schools and 106% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Ohio schools, with 75 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% 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 (77%) and Asian (12%) (diversity index 38/100).
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Akron's public schools, it stands alongside Buchtel Community Learning Center (994 students): Springfield Preschool Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (37.5:1 vs 12.9:1).
Springfield Local also operates Springfield Junior/Senior High School (807 students) and Spring Hill Elementary (478 students) alongside Springfield 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 Springfield Preschool Center compares
Springfield 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 | 37.5:1 | ▲ 106% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
75
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
37.5:1
students per teacher
- 106% 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
$13,579
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.
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 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.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Springfield Preschool Center is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Local, which includes Springfield Preschool Center.
$13,579
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Springfield Preschool Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Junior/Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schrop Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springfield Preschool Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Akron
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Buchtel Community Learning Center
Standard public school
994 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
East Community Learning Center
Standard public school
923 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Springfield Junior/Senior High School
Standard public school
807 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Coventry Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Barber Community Learning Center
Standard public school
431 students 16:1 students per teacher
Crouse Community Learning Center
Standard public school
429 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~75 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~37.5:1)
Next steps
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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 public school in Akron, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Preschool Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Preschool Center is 37.5:1, which is 106% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 139% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springfield Preschool Center?
The largest demographic group at Springfield Preschool Center is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in Akron, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield Preschool Center?
Springfield Preschool Center has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 Springfield Preschool Center rank among schools in Akron?
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield Preschool Center ranks #17 of 17 schools in Akron, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Akron on the city page.
Is Springfield Preschool Center a good school?
Springfield Preschool Center earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Ohio. 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 Springfield Local?
Besides Springfield Preschool Center, Springfield Local also operates Springfield Junior/Senior High School (807 students), Spring Hill Elementary (478 students), and Schrop Intermediate School (382 students). See the Springfield Local district page for the complete list.
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