Van Wert Early Childhood Center

1120 Buckeye Dr
Van Wert, OH 45891
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Van Wert Early Childhood Center serves 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Van Wert Early Childhood Center's student population of 361 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
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 0.17, 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)
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
91%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Van Wert Early Childhood Center?
361 students attend Van Wert Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Van Wert Early Childhood Center students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Van Wert Early Childhood Center?
Van Wert Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 23:1, 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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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