Houston Educational Service And Early Childhood Center serves 219 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Houston Educational Service And Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Houston Educational Service And Early Childhood Center's student population of 219 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
219 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Mascot
Panda
School Rankings
The diversity score of Houston Educational Service And Early Childhood Center is 0.73, 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
27:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
34%
17%
White
35%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panda
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Houston Educational Service And Early Childhood Center?
219 students attend Houston Educational Service And Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Houston Educational Service And Early Childhood Center students are White, 34% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houston Educational Service And Early Childhood Center?
Houston Educational Service And Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Houston Educational Service And Early Childhood Center offer ?
Houston Educational Service And Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Houston Educational Service And Early Childhood Center part of?
Houston Educational Service And Early Childhood Center is part of Northwest Local School District.
In what neighborhood is Houston Educational Service And Early Childhood Center located?
Houston Educational Service And Early Childhood Center is located in the Colerain Township neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH. There are 1 other public schools located in Colerain Township.
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