Whitney Early Childhood Education Center

1200 M Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Whitney Early Childhood Education Center serves 49 students in grades Prekindergarten-3. 
The student:teacher ratio of 49:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 49 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 49:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Whitney Early Childhood Education Center's student population of 49 students has declined by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 87% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
49 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Whitney Early Childhood Education Center is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
49:1
16:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
2%
9%
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Hispanic
12%
25%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
78%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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Two or more races
4%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
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Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Whitney Early Childhood Education Center?
49 students attend Whitney Early Childhood Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Whitney Early Childhood Education Center students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitney Early Childhood Education Center?
Whitney Early Childhood Education Center has a student ration of 49:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Whitney Early Childhood Education Center offer ?
Whitney Early Childhood Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 49 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 49:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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