Serving 306 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%).
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 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Attendance Zone: Whittier Elementary School serves the northwest part of Sidney, OH, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whittier Early Childhood Center's student population of 306 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
306 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whittier Early Childhood Center is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. 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
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
6%
17%
White
75%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Yellow Jackets
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?
306 students attend Whittier Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Whittier Early Childhood Center students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 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 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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