Enrollment
657
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Carrollton, OH
West Carrollton Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for West Carrollton Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390450501968
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Carrollton Early Childhood Center earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in West Carrollton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Carrollton Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Carrollton Early Childhood Center ranks #4 of 5 public schools in West Carrollton, OH.
School address
District: West Carrollton City · Ohio
NCES ID 390450501968 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Carrollton Early Childhood Center compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Carrollton Early Childhood Center
West Carrollton Early Childhood Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in West Carrollton, Ohio, enrolling 657 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 657 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 569 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #191.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
West Carrollton City also operates West Carrollton High School (846 students) and Harold Schnell Elementary School (504 students) alongside West Carrollton 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 West Carrollton Early Childhood Center compares
West Carrollton 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▲ 19% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
657
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Ohio - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.5%
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
$15,699
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 49.6%
African American 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, West Carrollton Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Carrollton City, which includes West Carrollton Early Childhood Center.
$15,699
Per student
+7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.3%
State 40.5%
Federal 17.1%
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 West Carrollton Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Carrollton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harold Schnell Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Carrollton Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Carrollton Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harry Russell Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Carrollton Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~657 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Carrollton Early Childhood Center
How many students attend West Carrollton Early Childhood Center?
West Carrollton Early Childhood Center has 657 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Carrollton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Carrollton Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at West Carrollton Early Childhood Center is 21.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Carrollton Early Childhood Center?
37.5% of students at West Carrollton Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Carrollton Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at West Carrollton Early Childhood Center is White at 49.6% of enrollment, in West Carrollton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Carrollton Early Childhood Center?
West Carrollton Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 West Carrollton Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in West Carrollton?
By Resource Investment Index, West Carrollton Early Childhood Center ranks #4 of 5 public schools in West Carrollton, 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 West Carrollton on the city page.
Is West Carrollton Early Childhood Center a good school?
West Carrollton Early Childhood Center earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools. 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 West Carrollton City?
Besides West Carrollton Early Childhood Center, West Carrollton City also operates West Carrollton High School (846 students), Harold Schnell Elementary School (504 students), and West Carrollton Middle School (479 students). See the West Carrollton City district page for the complete list.
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