Serving 114 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 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- 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 114 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The Place to Be for Learning, Caring, Succeeding
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center 1 is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. 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
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
3%
17%
White
86%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
114 students attend Early Childhood Center 1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Early Childhood Center 1 students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center 1?
Early Childhood Center 1 has a student ration of 14:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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