Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten, Whittier Early Childhood Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whittier Early Childhood Center's student population of 249 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whittier Early Childhood Center is 0.38, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
3%
17%
White
77%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
249 students attend Whittier Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Whittier Early Childhood Center students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier Early Childhood Center?
Whittier Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 28:1, 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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