Van Wert Early Childhood Center in Van Wert, OH

At a glance

Reported students

343

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

21.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–KG

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Ohio elementary enrollment

36th percentile

Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

454

Van Wert Early Childhood Center: 343 reported students.

State peer staffing position

90th percentile

21.4:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 366
Teachers (FTE): 18
Student–teacher ratio: 20.3:1

What the reported data says about Van Wert Early Childhood Center

Van Wert Early Childhood Center is a public elementary school serving grades PK–KG in Van Wert. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Van Wert City. NCES reports 343 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,712 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 391.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 36th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.4:1, above the Ohio median of 17.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (92.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.4%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 26.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Van Wert Early Childhood Center

1How do the reported 21.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 16 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.5%
Students with disabilities: 26.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 53.1%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White92.7%
Hispanic4.4%
Black1.2%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Multiracial0.9%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Van Wert Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 01–05

692 reported students

Van Wert Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

399 reported students

Van Wert High School

High · Grades 09–12

509 reported students

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Public schools near Van Wert Early Childhood Center

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Vantage Career Center High · Vantage Career Center	09–12	489	1.7 mi
Van Wert Middle School Middle · Van Wert City	06–08	399	1.9 mi
Van Wert Elementary School Elementary · Van Wert City	01–05	692	2.2 mi
Lincolnview Elementary School Elementary · Lincolnview Local	KG–06	426	2.8 mi
Crestview Elementary School Elementary · Crestview Local	01–05	337	8 mi
Crestview Early Childhood Center Elementary · Crestview Local	PK–KG	158	8.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Van Wert Early Childhood Center

What grades does Van Wert Early Childhood Center serve?

Van Wert Early Childhood Center reports grades PK–KG in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Van Wert City.

How many students attend Van Wert Early Childhood Center?

Van Wert Early Childhood Center reported 343 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 36th percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 366 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Van Wert Early Childhood Center?

The calculated ratio is 21.4:1, based on 343 students and 16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 17.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Van Wert Early Childhood Center a public, charter, or magnet school?

Van Wert Early Childhood Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Van Wert City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Van Wert Early Childhood Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

53.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Van Wert Early Childhood Center in?

Van Wert Early Childhood Center is part of Van Wert City, based in Van Wert, OH, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Van Wert Early Childhood Center?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Vantage Career Center (1.7 mi), Van Wert Middle School (1.9 mi), Van Wert Elementary School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.