Serving 393 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Whittier Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whittier Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Whittier Primary School's student population of 393 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whittier Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whittier Primary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1879 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
16%
7%
Black
4%
17%
White
66%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whittier Primary School's ranking?
Whittier Primary School is ranked #1879 out of 3,137 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Whittier Primary School often compared to?
Whittier Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty-benton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Whittier Primary School?
393 students attend Whittier Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Whittier Primary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier Primary School?
Whittier Primary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whittier Primary School offer ?
Whittier Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Whittier Primary School part of?
Whittier Primary School is part of Findlay City School District.
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