Very Good
#1189 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 35% in state
Early Childhood Center 1
School · Lancaster City
425 Whittier Dr N, Lancaster, OH 43130
Enrollment
114
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
114
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Ohio schools
#1,189 of 3,441
In Lancaster
#1 of 12
public schools
In district
#1 of 10
Lancaster City
Academic growth
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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Early Childhood Center 1
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About Early Childhood Center 1
Early Childhood Center 1 is a public school in Lancaster, OH, part of Lancaster City. Early Childhood Center 1 serves approximately 114 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Early Childhood Center 1 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,189 of 3,441 schools in OH.
Structured state assessment records for Early Childhood Center 1 show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- District avg 5.3
- OH avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 114 students, Early Childhood Center 1 is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Score Breakdown
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Early Childhood Center 1 — Students at Early Childhood Center 1 score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2013-14)
Based on 12 test records from OH state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.8/10.
How Early Childhood Center 1 Compares
See how Early Childhood Center 1 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Location
425 Whittier Dr N, Lancaster, OH 43130
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Early Childhood Center 1 may also want to explore other schools in the area. Bloom Carroll Intermediate School (rated 7.4/10, 5.3 miles away, in nearby Carroll), with a very similar rating. Another option is FAIRFIELD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 7.1/10, 0.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Tarhe Trails Elementary School (rated 6.4/10, 0.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Lancaster, see our Lancaster schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 43130 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$68,242
Median Home Value
$215,900
Median Rent
$1,031/mo
Population
62,450
College Educated
22.8%
Homeownership
66.7%
Avg Commute
28.3 min
Poverty Rate
12%
Median Age
39.9
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- 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
Resources & Links
District
Lancaster City- District Enrollment
- 6,229
- Schools in District
- 10
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,319
- District Rank
- #1 of 10
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