Enrollment
321
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390451304306
Sutter Park Preschool — Powell, OH
Federal NCES profile for Sutter Park Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
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: Worthington City · 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)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sutter Park Preschool compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Sutter Park Preschool reports 321 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Worthington City spends $17,549 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 75.7% from local sources (property taxes), 17.0% from the state, and 7.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 2 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 Sutter Park Preschool 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 | 17.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 36% | — | — |
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
17.7:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Ohio — lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$17,549
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
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
Enrollment 321 Top 36% in Ohio — larger than 64% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 17.7:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390451304306
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Worthington City, which includes Sutter Park Preschool.
$17,549
Per student
+4%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
Similar other schools in Powell
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Wyandot Run Elementary School
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727 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Indian Springs Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Scioto Ridge Elementary School
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642 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Tyler Run Elementary School
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606 students 19:1 students per teacher
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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 other school in Powell, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sutter Park Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Sutter Park Preschool is 17.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Powell, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sutter Park Preschool?
Sutter Park Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 2 factors: 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.