Early Childhood Center 1

425 Whittier Dr N
Lancaster, OH 43130
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 114 students in grades Prekindergarten, 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 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 114 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Childhood Center 1 is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
(14-15)
70-74%
68%
(14-15)
65-69%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
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%
All Ethnic Groups
0.26
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center 1?
Early Childhood Center 1 has a student ration of 14:1, 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 (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 Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 114 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 70-74%
  • : 65-69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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