- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alliance, OH
West Branch Preschool
Federal NCES profile for West Branch Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390483806058
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Branch Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Alliance · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 90
- students enrolled
West Branch Preschool has class sizes larger than 96% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Branch Preschool ranks #3 of 3 schools in Alliance, OH.
School address
District: West Branch Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390483806058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
West Branch Preschool held near 87 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 390483806058 · Alliance, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
90 enr · 30:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: West Branch High School (634 students)
West Branch Preschool held near 87 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
West Branch Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Branch Hi
West Branch High School
634 students
- West Branch Mi
West Branch Middle School
627 students
- West Branch Ea
West Branch Early Learning Center
374 students
- West Branch In 252
West Branch Intermediate School
252 students
- This school 90
West Branch Preschool
90 students
- West Branch Di 10
West Branch Digital Academy
10 students
What this shows West Branch Preschool reports 90 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Branch Preschool compares
West Branch Preschool held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30:1 | ▲ 65% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
30:1
students per teacher
- 65% above state mean
Top 96% in Ohio - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,168
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 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, West Branch Preschool is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for West Branch Local reports $12,168 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Branch Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Branch Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Branch Early Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Branch Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Branch Digital Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Branch Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Similar other schools in Alliance
2 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 (~90 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Branch Preschool
How many students attend West Branch Preschool?
West Branch Preschool has 90 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alliance, OH. CCD year-over-year: 91 (2022-23) → 87 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Branch Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at West Branch Preschool is 30:1, which is 65% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 91% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Branch Preschool?
The largest demographic group at West Branch Preschool is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Alliance, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Branch Preschool?
West Branch Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 West Branch Preschool rank among schools in Alliance?
By Resource Investment Index, West Branch Preschool ranks #3 of 3 schools in Alliance, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alliance on the city page.
What other schools are in West Branch Local?
Besides West Branch Preschool, West Branch Local also operates West Branch High School (634 students), West Branch Middle School (627 students), and West Branch Early Learning Center (374 students). See the West Branch Local district page for the complete list.