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#2185 of 3,441 schools in OH
First Step Preschool
School · Parma City · Parma, OH
A Parma City school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
7700 Malibu Dr, Parma, OH 44130
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 13 schools in Parma.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated835/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Parma), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,099
Median home value
$184,900
Median rent
$1,045/mo
College educated
28.1%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | PK–4 | 0.5 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Bethel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 163 | Compare → |
| The Academy of St BartholomewPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Incarnate Word AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 323 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Parma City
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #10 of 12
- District spending per student
- $17,634NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
First Step Preschool is listed in Parma City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About First Step Preschool
First Step Preschool is a public school in Parma, OH, part of Parma City, serving approximately 208 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,185 of 3,441 schools in OH.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First Step Preschool
What grades does First Step Preschool serve?
First Step Preschool serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend First Step Preschool?
First Step Preschool has an enrollment of approximately 208 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First Step Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at First Step Preschool is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does First Step Preschool rank in OH?
First Step Preschool ranks #2,185 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is First Step Preschool's MySchoolScout rating?
First Step Preschool has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is First Step Preschool a charter school?
No, First Step Preschool is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is First Step Preschool a Title I school?
No, First Step Preschool is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 208
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Phone
- (440) 885-8645
- Area population (ZIP 44130)
- 49,778
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44130; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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