The Ohio School for the Deaf is a school located in Columbus, Ohio. It is run by the Ohio Department of Education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students across Ohio. It was established on October 16, 1829, making it the fifth oldest residential school in the country.
Early Learning Center serves 16 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
October 16, 1829
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Learning Center is 0.62, 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
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
6%
17%
White
56%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
25%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Spartan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
16 students attend Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Early Learning Center students are White, 25% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Early Learning Center offer ?
Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Learning Center part of?
Early Learning Center is part of Ohio Deaf And Blind Education Services School District.
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