Whitney Early Childhood Education Center

1200 M Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • 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)
Total Students
36 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

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.
This School
State Level (WA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
22%
27%
Black
n/a
5%
White
61%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
14%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
(22-23)
25%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
15%
8%
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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