Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Whittier Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whittier Primary School's student population of 385 students has grown by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whittier Primary School is 0.56, which is more 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)
(20-21)40-49%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
18%
7%
Black
4%
17%
White
63%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Whittier Primary School often compared to?
Whittier Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty-benton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Whittier Primary School?
385 students attend Whittier Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Whittier Primary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whittier Primary School?
Whittier Primary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whittier Primary School offer ?
Whittier Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Whittier Primary School part of?
Whittier Primary School is part of Findlay City School District.
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