Early Childhood Center 1

425 Whittier Dr N
Lancaster, OH 43130
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Early Childhood Center 1 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 74%).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • : 70-74%
  • : 65-69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (23-24)
114 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The Place to Be for Learning, Caring, Succeeding

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
(14-15)
70-74%
68%
(14-15)
65-69%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
3%
17%
White
86%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% OH state average).
How many students attend Early Childhood Center 1?
114 students attend Early Childhood Center 1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Early Childhood Center 1 students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Early Childhood Center 1 offer ?
Early Childhood Center 1 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Center 1 part of?
Early Childhood Center 1 is part of Lancaster City School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • : 70-74%
  • : 65-69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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