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Clark Early Learning Center

1500 W Jefferson St, Springfield, OH 45506 · (937) 505-4170 · Clark County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL344 STUDENTS
Enrollment
344
Elementary
DISTRICT 407 · STATE 404
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.1:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
344
Student demographics
White
10230%
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
4112%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 8%
Black
15144%
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 17%
Two+
5015%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 7%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
18453%
Female
16047%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
344
-55 (-14%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
was 13.3:1
% White
30%
was 60%
% Hispanic
12%
was 9%
% Black
44%
was 18%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Clark Early Learning Center

Clark Early Learning Center is a primary school of moderately sized scale in Springfield, Ohio, operated by Springfield City School District, works with 344 students in grade pre-K.

Springfield City School District comprises 17 schools with combined enrollment of 7,288 students; Clark Early Learning Center is among them.

In terms of who attends, Clark Early Learning Center lists that the largest single group is Black at 44%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 30% White, 15% multiracial, 12% Hispanic. That is visibly more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 8%.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Clark Early Learning Center has 27 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.7:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.9:1, putting Clark Early Learning Center tighter than the state norm the norm.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Clark County) shows that median household income runs about $63,132, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. Clark Early Learning Center is one of 44 public schools in Clark County (combined enrollment of about 20,515 students).

Nearest neighbor: Snyder Park Elementary School, around 0.5 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a high-density setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Clark Early Learning Center has edged down 14%, going from 399 students in 2018 to 344 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share fell from 60% to 30%.

Inside the community feed, members of the Clark Early Learning Center community share and discuss school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Clark County at a glance

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Population
135,158
Census ACS
Median income
$63,132
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
44
20,515 students

Quick facts

School name
Clark Early Learning Center
District
Springfield City School District
Address
1500 W Jefferson St, Springfield, OH 45506
Phone
(937) 505-4170
County
Clark County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–PK
Total enrollment
344
Teachers (FTE)
27
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
390448105635
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Frequently asked questions

About Clark Early Learning Center
How many students attend Clark Early Learning Center?
Clark Early Learning Center enrolls approximately 344 students in grades PK-PK.
What grades does Clark Early Learning Center serve?
Clark Early Learning Center serves grades PK-PK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Early Learning Center?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Clark Early Learning Center is approximately 12.7:1 (27 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Clark Early Learning Center?
Clark Early Learning Center reports a student body of 30% White, 12% Hispanic, 44% Black, 15% Two or more.
Who oversees Clark Early Learning Center?
Clark Early Learning Center is overseen by Springfield City School District in Clark County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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