Enrollment
343
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Van Wert, OH
Van Wert Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Van Wert Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 391002305672
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Wert Early Childhood Center earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Van Wert · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Wert Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Wert Early Childhood Center ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Van Wert, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Van Wert Early Childhood Center compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Van Wert Early Childhood Center
Van Wert Early Childhood Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Van Wert, Ohio, enrolling 343 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.9:1 is larger than about 88% of Ohio schools and 26% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 343 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 607 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #382.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Van Wert's public schools, it stands alongside Lincolnview Jr/Sr High School (343 students): Van Wert Early Childhood Center is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.9:1 vs 13.7:1).
Van Wert City also operates Van Wert Elementary School (692 students) and Van Wert High School (509 students) alongside Van Wert Early Childhood 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 Van Wert Early Childhood Center compares
Van Wert Early Childhood 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▲ 13% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Ohio - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,358
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 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.8, Van Wert Early Childhood Center is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Van Wert City, which includes Van Wert Early Childhood Center.
$12,358
Per student
-16%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 47.6%
Federal 9.6%
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 Van Wert Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Wert Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Wert High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Wert Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Wert Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Van Wert
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 (~343 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Van Wert Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Van Wert Early Childhood Center?
Van Wert Early Childhood Center has 343 students enrolled. It is a public school in Van Wert, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Wert Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Wert Early Childhood Center is 22.9:1, which is 26% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Van Wert Early Childhood Center?
35.6% of students at Van Wert Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Wert Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Van Wert Early Childhood Center is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Van Wert, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Wert Early Childhood Center?
Van Wert Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Van Wert Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Van Wert?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Wert Early Childhood Center ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Van Wert, 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 Van Wert on the city page.
Is Van Wert Early Childhood Center a good school?
Van Wert Early Childhood Center earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of 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 Van Wert City?
Besides Van Wert Early Childhood Center, Van Wert City also operates Van Wert Elementary School (692 students), Van Wert High School (509 students), and Van Wert Middle School (399 students). See the Van Wert City district page for the complete list.
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