Pickwick Early Childhood Center (2026 Ranking)

1306 W Williams
Ottumwa, IA 52501

Pickwick Early Childhood Center serves 593 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.

The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 593 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pickwick Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Pickwick Early Childhood Center's student population of 593 students has grown by 71% over five school years.

The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 136% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Pickwick Early Childhood Center
Pre-K	428
Kind	165

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Total Students

593 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Pickwick Early Childhood Center
2023	569
2022	472
2021	345
2020	346
2019	346
2018	213
2017	213
2016	228
2015	186
2014	166
2013	90
2012	135
2011	139
2010	119
2009	174

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Pickwick Early Childhood Center
2023	26
2022	17
2021	11
2020	10
2019	10
2018	6
2017	6
2016	6
2015	6
2014	6
2013	4
2012	6
2011	6
2010	5
2009	4

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Year Founded

1905

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Fri. May 22, 2026

School Motto

Be the Best

School Rankings

The of Pickwick Early Childhood Center is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (IA)

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Pickwick Early Childhood Center	Iowa	Ottumwa Community School District
2023	22:1	14:1	16:1
2022	28:1	14:1	15:1
2021	31:1	14:1	16:1
2020	35:1	14:1	16:1
2019	35:1	14:1	16:1
2018	36:1	14:1	15:1
2017	36:1	14:1	15:1
2016	38:1	14:1	15:1
2015	31:1	14:1	15:1
2014	28:1	14:1	15:1
2013	23:1	14:1	15:1
2012	23:1	14:1	15:1
2011	23:1	14:1	15:1
2010	24:1	13:1	14:1
2009	44:1	13:1	16:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2020)
Year	Pickwick Early Childhood Center	Iowa	Ottumwa Community School District
2020	1%	1%	1%
2019	1%	1%	1%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Pickwick Early Childhood Center	Iowa	Ottumwa Community School District
2023	4%	2%	3%
2022	3%	3%	3%
2021	3%	3%	2%
2020	2%	3%	1%
2019	2%	3%	1%
2018	1%	2%	1%
2017	1%	2%	1%
2016	1%	2%	2%
2015	1%	3%	1%
2014	1%	3%	1%
2012	1%	2%	1%
2010	1%	2%	1%
2009	1%	2%	2%

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Hispanic

26%

13%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Pickwick Early Childhood Center	Iowa	Ottumwa Community School District
2023	27%	13%	25%
2022	25%	12%	25%
2021	20%	12%	25%
2020	23%	11%	24%
2019	23%	11%	24%
2018	23%	11%	24%
2017	23%	11%	24%
2016	24%	10%	23%
2015	26%	11%	23%
2014	23%	10%	22%
2013	28%	9%	21%
2012	22%	9%	21%
2011	21%	9%	20%
2010	30%	8%	17%
2009	18%	7%	18%

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Black

11%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Pickwick Early Childhood Center	Iowa	Ottumwa Community School District
2023	9%	7%	6%
2022	9%	7%	6%
2021	10%	7%	7%
2020	10%	6%	6%
2019	10%	6%	6%
2018	13%	6%	6%
2017	13%	6%	6%
2016	10%	6%	5%
2015	10%	5%	4%
2014	5%	5%	5%
2013	6%	5%	4%
2012	5%	5%	3%
2011	6%	5%	2%
2010	3%	5%	2%
2009	5%	6%	3%

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White

50%

71%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Pickwick Early Childhood Center	Iowa	Ottumwa Community School District
2023	51%	72%	55%
2022	58%	73%	58%
2021	61%	74%	59%
2020	64%	75%	63%
2019	64%	75%	63%
2018	62%	77%	67%
2017	62%	77%	67%
2016	64%	78%	68%
2015	62%	78%	70%
2014	69%	79%	70%
2013	64%	80%	71%
2012	70%	81%	72%
2011	71%	81%	73%
2010	63%	82%	75%
2009	76%	84%	77%

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Hawaiian

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Pickwick Early Childhood Center	Iowa	Ottumwa Community School District
2023	2%	5%	2%
2022	2%	5%	2%
2021	3%	4%	2%
2012	1%	3%	2%
2011	2%	2%	2%
2010	3%	2%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.67

0.47

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Pickwick Early Childhood Center	Iowa	Ottumwa Community School District
2023	0.66	0.46	0.63
2022	0.60	0.45	0.60
2021	0.58	0.43	0.59
2020	0.53	0.42	0.54
2019	0.53	0.42	0.54
2018	0.55	0.39	0.50
2017	0.55	0.39	0.50
2016	0.53	0.38	0.48
2015	0.54	0.38	0.46
2014	0.48	0.37	0.47
2013	0.51	0.35	0.45
2012	0.46	0.34	0.44
2011	0.45	0.34	0.43
2010	0.52	0.32	0.40
2009	0.39	0.29	0.37

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

40%

36%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Pickwick Early Childhood Center	Iowa	Ottumwa Community School District
2023	30%	36%	43%
2022	25%	35%	46%
2021	4%	35%	17%
2020	16%	36%	45%
2019	16%	36%	45%
2018	7%	34%	42%
2017	7%	34%	42%
2016	9%	34%	44%
2015	31%	34%	48%
2014	13%	34%	46%
2013	31%	34%	52%
2012	30%	33%	47%
2011	29%	31%	44%
2010	24%	29%	33%
2009	1%	26%	40%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Pickwick Early Childhood Center	Iowa	Ottumwa Community School District
2023	1%	6%	3%
2021	1%	6%	4%
2018	1%	7%	5%
2017	1%	7%	5%
2016	1%	7%	5%
2015	1%	7%	6%
2014	1%	7%	7%
2013	3%	7%	7%
2012	2%	7%	6%
2011	5%	8%	7%
2010	6%	8%	7%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Ottumwa Community School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Bulldogs

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Pickwick Early Childhood Center?

593 students attend Pickwick Early Childhood Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

50% of Pickwick Early Childhood Center students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Pickwick Early Childhood Center?

Pickwick Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.

What grades does Pickwick Early Childhood Center offer ?

Pickwick Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Pickwick Early Childhood Center part of?

Pickwick Early Childhood Center is part of Ottumwa Community School District.

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