Enrollment
321
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Powell, OH
Sutter Park Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Sutter Park Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390451304306
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sutter Park Preschool earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Powell · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 321
- students enrolled
Sutter Park Preschool has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sutter Park Preschool ranks #6 of 6 schools in Powell, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sutter Park Preschool compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sutter Park Preschool
Sutter Park Preschool is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Powell, Ohio, enrolling 321 students.
At 17.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 321 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Among Powell's public schools, it stands alongside Wyandot Run Elementary School (733 students): Sutter Park Preschool is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.8:1 vs 20.9:1).
Worthington City also operates Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students) and Worthington Kilbourne High School (1,623 students) alongside Sutter Park Preschool.
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 Sutter Park Preschool compares
Sutter Park Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Ohio - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,905
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 59.2%
African American 18.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 4.0%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Sutter Park Preschool is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Worthington City, which includes Sutter Park Preschool.
$14,905
Per student
+2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.7%
State 17.0%
Federal 7.3%
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 Sutter Park Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Worthington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worthington Kilbourne High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worthingway Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mccord Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worthington Estates Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sutter Park Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Powell
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Wyandot Run Elementary School
Standard public school
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Liberty Tree Elementary School
Standard public school
727 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Indian Springs Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Scioto Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
642 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Tyler Run Elementary School
Standard public school
606 students 17.8:1 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 (~321 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sutter Park Preschool
How many students attend Sutter Park Preschool?
Sutter Park Preschool has 321 students enrolled. It is a public school in Powell, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sutter Park Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Sutter Park Preschool is 17.8:1, which is 2% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sutter Park Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Sutter Park Preschool is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Powell, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sutter Park Preschool?
Sutter Park Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Sutter Park Preschool rank among schools in Powell?
By Resource Investment Index, Sutter Park Preschool ranks #6 of 6 schools in Powell, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Powell on the city page.
Is Sutter Park Preschool a good school?
Sutter Park Preschool earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 Worthington City?
Besides Sutter Park Preschool, Worthington City also operates Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students), Worthington Kilbourne High School (1,623 students), and Worthingway Middle School (640 students). See the Worthington City district page for the complete list.
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