425 Belmont St
Sidney, OH 45365
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Whittier Early Childhood Center serves 209 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 64%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 209 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70-74%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Whittier Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Whittier Early Childhood Center's student population of 209 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
209 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Whittier Early Childhood Center is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (OH)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
70-74%
63%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
65-69%
64%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
6%
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Black
3%
17%
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White
76%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.40
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Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whittier Early Childhood Center's ranking?

Whittier Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% OH state average).

How many students attend Whittier Early Childhood Center?

209 students attend Whittier Early Childhood Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

76% of Whittier Early Childhood Center students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier Early Childhood Center?

Whittier Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.

What grades does Whittier Early Childhood Center offer ?

Whittier Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten

What school district is Whittier Early Childhood Center part of?

Whittier Early Childhood Center is part of Sidney City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 209 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70-74%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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