Van Wert Early Childhood Center (2026 Ranking)

1120 Buckeye Dr
Van Wert, OH 45891

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Van Wert Early Childhood Center serves 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.

The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 361 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Van Wert Early Childhood Center's student population of 361 students has grown by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Van Wert Early Childhood Center
Pre-K	225
Kind	136

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Total Students

361 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Van Wert Early Childhood Center
2023	388
2022	367
2021	328
2020	366
2019	366
2018	331
2017	331
2016	300
2015	333
2014	306
2013	323

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Van Wert Early Childhood Center
2023	15
2022	15
2021	15
2020	16
2019	16
2018	15
2017	15
2016	13
2014	12
2013	11

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School Motto

Van Wert City Schools will continue to be a source of Cougar Pride while providing each student a quality education through innovative instructional methods and technology.

School Rankings

The of Van Wert Early Childhood Center is 0.17, 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.

This School

State Level (OH)

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Van Wert Early Childhood Center	Ohio	Van Wert City School District
2023	26:1	17:1	19:1
2022	24:1	17:1	18:1
2021	22:1	17:1	18:1
2020	23:1	18:1	18:1
2019	23:1	18:1	18:1
2018	22:1	18:1	18:1
2017	22:1	18:1	18:1
2016	23:1	18:1	19:1
2014	26:1	18:1	17:1
2013	29:1	18:1	10:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Van Wert Early Childhood Center	Ohio	Van Wert City School District
2023	1%	3%
2022	1%	3%
2020	1%	3%
2019	1%	3%
2014	1%	2%	1%
2013	1%	3%	1%

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Hispanic

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Van Wert Early Childhood Center	Ohio	Van Wert City School District
2023	4%	7%	6%
2022	6%	7%	6%
2021	8%	6%	7%
2020	7%	6%	6%
2019	7%	6%	6%
2018	3%	5%	5%
2017	3%	5%	5%
2016	3%	5%	4%
2015	4%	5%	6%
2014	3%	5%	4%
2013	5%	4%	4%

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Black

17%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Van Wert Early Childhood Center	Ohio	Van Wert City School District
2023	1%	17%	2%
2022	1%	17%	2%
2021	2%	17%	2%
2020	2%	17%	1%
2019	2%	17%	1%
2018	1%	16%	1%
2017	1%	16%	1%
2013	1%	16%	1%

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White

91%

66%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Van Wert Early Childhood Center	Ohio	Van Wert City School District
2023	89%	67%	88%
2022	87%	67%	88%
2021	89%	68%	88%
2020	88%	69%	89%
2019	88%	69%	89%
2018	91%	71%	90%
2017	91%	71%	90%
2016	96%	71%	92%
2015	95%	72%	80%
2014	95%	73%	91%
2013	93%	73%	92%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Van Wert Early Childhood Center	Ohio	Van Wert City School District
2023	5%	6%	4%
2022	5%	6%	4%
2021	1%	6%	3%
2020	2%	5%	4%
2019	2%	5%	4%
2018	5%	5%	4%
2017	5%	5%	4%
2016	1%	5%	3%
2015	1%	5%	5%
2014	1%	4%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.17

0.53

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Van Wert Early Childhood Center	Ohio	Van Wert City School District
2023	0.21	0.52	0.22
2022	0.24	0.52	0.22
2021	0.20	0.51	0.22
2020	0.22	0.49	0.20
2019	0.22	0.49	0.20
2018	0.17	0.47	0.18
2017	0.17	0.47	0.18
2016	0.08	0.47	0.15
2015	0.10	0.46	0.25
2014	0.10	0.44	0.16
2013	0.14	0.44	0.16

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

42%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Van Wert Early Childhood Center	Ohio	Van Wert City School District
2023	36%	37%	38%
2022	32%	38%	39%
2021	36%	39%	40%
2020	33%	39%	37%
2019	33%	39%	37%
2018	35%	23%	38%
2017	35%	23%	38%
2016	38%	40%	39%
2015	45%	40%	41%
2014	45%	39%	44%
2013	49%	33%	39%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Van Wert Early Childhood Center	Ohio	Van Wert City School District
2023	11%	5%	11%
2022	9%	5%	9%
2021	10%	5%	9%
2020	11%	5%	10%
2019	11%	5%	10%
2018	9%	4%	8%
2017	9%	4%	8%
2016	9%	4%	10%
2015	9%	5%	9%
2014	12%	5%	11%
2013	6%	5%	9%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Van Wert City School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Van Wert Early Childhood Center?

361 students attend Van Wert Early Childhood Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of Van Wert Early Childhood Center students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Van Wert Early Childhood Center?

Van Wert Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.

What grades does Van Wert Early Childhood Center offer ?

Van Wert Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Van Wert Early Childhood Center part of?

Van Wert Early Childhood Center is part of Van Wert City School District.

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