Enrollment
17
Elementary
DISTRICT 468 · STATE 404
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CELINA CITY·NCES 391003005908
Mercer County Head Start
833 S Main St, Rockford, OH 45882 · (419) 586-8300 · Mercer County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL17 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
18.1:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.4:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
DISTRICT 49% · 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 17 | 100% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Mercer County Head Start ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Ohio | In Mercer County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 17 | #1,806 of 1,808 | #9 of 9 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 17 | 0.9 | 18.1:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 12 | 0.9 | 12.8:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 10 | 0.9 | 10.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Mercer County Head Start.
About Mercer County Head Start
Mercer County Head Start sits in Rockford, Ohio, and is classified as an elementary school. Students in pre-K attend, and enrollment is 17 students. The school's enrollment is 96% smaller than the 404 average for elementary schools in Ohio.
Mercer County Head Start is part of Celina City, where 8 schools serve 3,694 students.
White students are the majority at Mercer County Head Start, with 76% of enrollment. The school is also 12% multiracial and 12% Pacific Islander. The White share of the county population is higher, at 95%.
Mercer County Head Start operates with 0.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 18.1:1. That is close to the 17.9:1 average for elementary schools in Ohio.
Mercer County has these Census figures: the median household income is $76,782, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 22% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. Mercer County is home to 22 public schools and about 9,242 public school students.
The closest other public school is Parkway High School, about 0.2 miles away. Within five miles are 3 other public schools.
Its NCES locale code is Rural: Distant: the school is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
The Mercer County Head Start community page is open for posts about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Mercer County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
42,484
Census ACS
Median income
$76,782
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
22
9,242 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Celina City
- Celina Elementary SchoolElementary · 1,224 students
- Celina High SchoolHigh · 743 students
- Celina Primary SchoolElementary · 531 students
- Tri Star Career CompactHigh · 382 students
- Celina Intermediate Elementary SchoolMiddle · 348 students
- Celina Middle SchoolMiddle · 348 students
Other schools in Rockford
- Parkway Elementary SchoolElementary · 389 students
- Parkway High SchoolHigh · 306 students
- Parkway Middle SchoolMiddle · 279 students
Nearby schools
- Parkway High School0.2 mi · 306
- Parkway Elementary School0.2 mi · 389
- Parkway Middle School0.2 mi · 279
- Celina Middle School9.8 mi · 348
- Celina Elementary School9.8 mi · 1,224
- Celina Intermediate Elementary School9.8 mi · 348
Frequently asked questions
About Mercer County Head StartHow large is Mercer County Head Start?
Mercer County Head Start enrolls approximately 17 students in grades PK-PK.
Is Mercer County Head Start an elementary, middle, or high school?
Mercer County Head Start is an elementary school covering grades PK-PK.
How many students per teacher at Mercer County Head Start?
Approximately 18.1:1 students per teacher at Mercer County Head Start.
What is the student diversity at Mercer County Head Start?
Student demographics at Mercer County Head Start are roughly 76% White, 12% Two or more.
What district is Mercer County Head Start in?
Mercer County Head Start is part of Celina City.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.