Very Good
#1189 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 35% in state
Early Childhood Center 1
School · Lancaster City · Lancaster, OH
A Lancaster City school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
425 Whittier Dr N, Lancaster, OH 43130
- Math 72% proficient (2014)
- Reading 67% proficient (2014)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Early Childhood Center 1 score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2011, to 70% in 2014, across a 6-year record (2009–2014).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)
Based on 12 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Early Childhood Center 1 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,552/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lancaster), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,242
Median home value
$215,900
Median rent
$1,031/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Lancaster Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| St Mary Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Redeemer Lutheran PreschoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 3.1 mi | 7 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lancaster City
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,319NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Early Childhood Center 1 is listed in Lancaster City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Early Childhood Center 1
Early Childhood Center 1 is a public school in Lancaster, OH, part of Lancaster City, serving approximately 114 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,189 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Early Childhood Center 1
What grades does Early Childhood Center 1 serve?
Early Childhood Center 1 serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Early Childhood Center 1?
Early Childhood Center 1 has an enrollment of approximately 114 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center 1?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center 1 is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Early Childhood Center 1 rank in OH?
Early Childhood Center 1 ranks #1,189 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Early Childhood Center 1's MySchoolScout rating?
Early Childhood Center 1 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Early Childhood Center 1?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Early Childhood Center 1 has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Is Early Childhood Center 1 a charter school?
No, Early Childhood Center 1 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Early Childhood Center 1 a Title I school?
No, Early Childhood Center 1 is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 114
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Fairfield County
- Phone
- (740) 687-7340
- Area population (ZIP 43130)
- 62,450
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 43130; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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