Below Average
#3030 of 3,441 schools in OH
Whittier Primary School
Elementary School · Findlay City · Findlay, OH
A Findlay City elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
733 Wyandot St, Findlay, OH 45840
- Math 45% proficient (2021)
- Reading 55% proficient (2021)
- 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whittier Primary School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 9-year record (2013–2021) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2013-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2013-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Whittier Primary School 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,951/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Findlay), 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
$64,076
Median home value
$203,800
Median rent
$934/mo
College educated
32.5%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45840; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–2 | 1.1 mi | 356 | Compare → |
| St Micheal Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Northview Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–2 | 2.5 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 67 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Findlay City
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $12,996NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whittier Primary School is listed in Findlay City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whittier Primary School
Whittier Primary School is a public elementary school in Findlay, OH, part of Findlay City, serving approximately 376 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,030 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whittier Primary School
What grades does Whittier Primary School serve?
Whittier Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Whittier Primary School?
Whittier Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier Primary School is 25.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whittier Primary School rank in OH?
Whittier Primary School ranks #3,030 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Whittier Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Whittier Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Whittier Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whittier Primary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).
Is Whittier Primary School a charter school?
No, Whittier Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whittier Primary School a Title I school?
No, Whittier Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whittier Primary School?
49.5% of students at Whittier Primary School 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Hancock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (419) 425-8212
- Area population (ZIP 45840)
- 54,342
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 45840; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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