Average
#2602 of 3,441 schools in OH
Based on limited data
Van Wert Early Childhood Center
Elementary School · Van Wert City · Van Wert, OH
A Van Wert City elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
1120 Buckeye Dr, Van Wert, OH 45891
- 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on OH statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Van Wert Early Childhood Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,494/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Van Wert), 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
$62,944
Median home value
$143,100
Median rent
$744/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45891; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary of the Assumption SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Lincolnview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–6 | 2.8 mi | 418 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Van Wert City
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,037NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Van Wert Early Childhood Center is listed in Van Wert City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Van Wert Early Childhood Center
Van Wert Early Childhood Center is a public elementary school in Van Wert, OH, part of Van Wert City, serving approximately 361 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,602 of 3,441 schools in OH. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Van Wert Early Childhood Center
What grades does Van Wert Early Childhood Center serve?
Van Wert Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Van Wert Early Childhood Center?
Van Wert Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Wert Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Wert Early Childhood Center is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Van Wert Early Childhood Center rank in OH?
Van Wert Early Childhood Center ranks #2,602 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Van Wert Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Van Wert Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Van Wert Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, Van Wert Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Van Wert Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, Van Wert Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Van Wert Early Childhood Center?
51.2% of students at Van Wert Early Childhood Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Van Wert County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (419) 238-0384
- Area population (ZIP 45891)
- 15,522
- Area average commute
- 16.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
Official sources & links
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 45891; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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