- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Van Wert Early Childhood Center shrank from 388 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 391002305672 · Van Wert, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 22.9:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Van Wert Elementary School (692 students)
Van Wert Early Childhood Center shrank from 388 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Van Wert Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Van Wert Eleme
Van Wert Elementary School
692 students
- Van Wert High
Van Wert High School
509 students
- Van Wert Middl
Van Wert Middle School
399 students
- This school
Van Wert Early Childhood Center
343 students
What this shows Van Wert Early Childhood Center reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Wert Early Childhood Center compares
Van Wert Early Childhood Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,037
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Van Wert City reports $13,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), down 27.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.