Mercer County Head Start serves 17 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mercer County Head Start ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mercer County Head Start's student population of 17 students has grown by 142% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
17 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mercer County Head Start is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
White
76%
65%
Hawaiian
12%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
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 Mercer County Head Start?
17 students attend Mercer County Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Mercer County Head Start students are White, 12% of students are Hawaiian, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mercer County Head Start?
Mercer County Head Start has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mercer County Head Start offer ?
Mercer County Head Start offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mercer County Head Start part of?
Mercer County Head Start is part of Celina City School District.
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