First Step Preschool serves 208 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- 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:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
First Step Preschool's student population of 208 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of First Step Preschool is 0.59, 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
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
19%
8%
Black
7%
17%
White
60%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
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?
208 students attend First Step Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of First Step Preschool students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of First Step Preschool?
First Step Preschool has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does First Step Preschool offer ?
First Step Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is First Step Preschool part of?
First Step Preschool is part of Parma City School District.
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