Whittier Early Childhood Center

425 Belmont St
Sidney, OH 45365
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 251 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 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 251 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 70-74%
  • : 65-69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Whittier Early Childhood Center's student population of 251 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
251 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Whittier Early Childhood Center is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (OH)
(18-19)
70-74%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Whittier Early Childhood Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
65-69%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Whittier Early Childhood Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
3%
7%
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Black
4%
17%
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White
78%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Whittier Early Childhood Center and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Whittier Early Childhood Center and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Whittier Early Childhood Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Whittier Early Childhood Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 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?
251 students attend Whittier Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Whittier Early Childhood Center students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 251 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 70-74%
  • : 65-69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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