Early Childhood Center 1

425 Whittier Dr N
Lancaster, OH 43130
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 85 students in grades Prekindergarten, 
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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 85 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 70-74%
  • : 65-69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Early Childhood Center 1 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Early Childhood Center 1's student population of 85 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
85 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Childhood Center 1 is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
(14-15)
70-74%
68%
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(14-15)
65-69%
74%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
1%
7%
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Black
6%
17%
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White
80%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.34
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
85 students attend Early Childhood Center 1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Early Childhood Center 1 students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center 1?
Early Childhood Center 1 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center 1 offer ?
Early Childhood Center 1 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
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 Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 85 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 70-74%
  • : 65-69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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