At a glance
Reported students
507
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–KG
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio elementary enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
981
New Albany Early Learning Center: 507 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
17.5:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 306
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
What the reported data says about New Albany Early Learning Center
New Albany Early Learning Center is a public elementary school serving grades PK–KG in New Albany. It is one of 5 current school records connected to New Albany-Plain Local. NCES reports 507 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 391.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, close to the Ohio median of 17.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (67.1%) and Asian (11.2%). English learners represent 8.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking New Albany Early Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 10.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.1%
- Hispanic6.3%
- Black9.7%
- Asian11.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in New Albany-Plain Local
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
New Albany Primary School
Elementary · Grades 01–03
981 reported students
New Albany Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
768 reported students
New Albany Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 04–06
1,134 reported students
New Albany High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,601 reported students
Public schools near New Albany Early Learning Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Albany Primary School Elementary · New Albany-Plain Local | 01–03 | 981 | 0.6 mi |
| High Point Elementary School Elementary · Gahanna-Jefferson City | KG–05 | 555 | 4 mi |
| McVay Elementary School Elementary · Westerville City | KG–05 | 591 | 4.3 mi |
| Wilder Elementary School Elementary · Westerville City | KG–05 | 491 | 4.4 mi |
| Blacklick Elementary School Elementary · Gahanna-Jefferson City | KG–05 | 692 | 4.8 mi |
| Mark Twain Elementary School Elementary · Westerville City | KG–05 | 398 | 4.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about New Albany Early Learning Center
What grades does New Albany Early Learning Center serve?
New Albany Early Learning Center reports grades PK–KG in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New Albany-Plain Local.
How many students attend New Albany Early Learning Center?
New Albany Early Learning Center reported 507 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 306 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at New Albany Early Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 507 students and 29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 17.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is New Albany Early Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
New Albany Early Learning Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New Albany-Plain Local attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of New Albany Early Learning Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
10.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is New Albany Early Learning Center in?
New Albany Early Learning Center is part of New Albany-Plain Local, based in New Albany, OH, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near New Albany Early Learning Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include New Albany Primary School (0.6 mi), High Point Elementary School (4 mi), McVay Elementary School (4.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.
