Whitney Early Childhood Education Center serves 36 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Attendance Zone: Whitney Elementary's attendance zone is located in Anacortes, WA, covering an area of approximately 139.4 square miles and encompassing the entire school district. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being 10.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitney Early Childhood Education Center's student population of 36 students has declined by 83% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 92% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
36 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whitney Early Childhood Education Center is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
15%
8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Whitney Early Childhood Education Center?
36 students attend Whitney Early Childhood Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Whitney Early Childhood Education Center students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitney Early Childhood Education Center?
Whitney Early Childhood Education Center has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whitney Early Childhood Education Center offer ?
Whitney Early Childhood Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitney Early Childhood Education Center part of?
Whitney Early Childhood Education Center is part of Anacortes School District.
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