Mercer County Head Start serves 12 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- 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 12 students has grown by 71% 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
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mercer County Head Start is 0.28, which is less 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
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
8%
17%
White
84%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
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 Mercer County Head Start?
12 students attend Mercer County Head Start.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Mercer County Head Start students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 8% 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 12:1, which is lower than 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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