Clark Early Learning Center serves 417 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clark Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Clark Early Learning Center's student population of 417 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Clark Early Learning Center is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
37%
17%
White
36%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Clark Early Learning Center?
417 students attend Clark Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Clark Early Learning Center students are Black, 36% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clark Early Learning Center?
Clark Early Learning Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Clark Early Learning Center offer ?
Clark Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clark Early Learning Center part of?
Clark Early Learning Center is part of Springfield City School District.
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