School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (10-11)
55 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
5 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Asian
(10-11)2%
3%
Hispanic
(10-11)11%
3%
Black
(10-11)n/a
16%
White
(10-11)85%
74%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
31%
37%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Gerken Center Preschool?
55 students attend Gerken Center Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Gerken Center Preschool students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is Gerken Center Preschool part of?
Gerken Center Preschool is part of Norwalk City School District.
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