Van Wert Early Childhood Center serves 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Van Wert Early Childhood Center encompasses the entire school district in Van Wert, OH, covering an area of approximately 70.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive time of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 11 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Van Wert Early Childhood Center's student population of 343 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
343 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Motto
Van Wert City Schools will continue to be a source of Cougar Pride while providing each student a quality education through innovative instructional methods and technology.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Van Wert Early Childhood Center is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
93%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.1%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Van Wert Early Childhood Center?
343 students attend Van Wert Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Van Wert Early Childhood Center students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Van Wert Early Childhood Center?
Van Wert Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Van Wert Early Childhood Center offer ?
Van Wert Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Van Wert Early Childhood Center part of?
Van Wert Early Childhood Center is part of Van Wert City School District.
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