First Step Preschool serves 218 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
First Step Preschool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
First Step Preschool's student population of 218 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
218 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of First Step Preschool is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
18%
7%
Black
7%
17%
White
64%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend First Step Preschool?
218 students attend First Step Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of First Step Preschool students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of First Step Preschool?
First Step Preschool has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does First Step Preschool offer ?
First Step Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is First Step Preschool part of?
First Step Preschool is part of Parma City School District.
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