Serving 86 students in grades Prekindergarten, Early Childhood Center 1 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood Center 1 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Early Childhood Center 1's student population of 86 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
86 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center 1 is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70-74%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
3%
17%
White
87%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 68% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% OH state average).
How many students attend Early Childhood Center 1?
86 students attend Early Childhood Center 1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Early Childhood Center 1 students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center 1?
Early Childhood Center 1 has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center 1 offer ?
Early Childhood Center 1 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood Center 1 part of?
Early Childhood Center 1 is part of Lancaster City School District.
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