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What's the vibe like in the hallways at West Carrollton Early Childhood Center right now?
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Enrollment
657
Elementary
DISTRICT 464 · STATE 404
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WEST CARROLLTON CITY·NCES 390450501968
West Carrollton Early Childhood Center
510 E Pease Ave, West Carrollton, OH 45449 · (937) 859-5121 · Montgomery County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL657 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
18.8:1
35 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.9:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 150 | 23% |
| Kindergarten | 236 | 36% |
| Grade 1 | 271 | 41% |
Student demographics
66%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 54% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
West Carrollton Early Childhood Center→Harold Schnell Elementary School→Harry Russell Elementary School→West Carrollton Intermediate School→West Carrollton Middle School→West Carrollton High School
Based on grade levels within West Carrollton City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where West Carrollton Early Childhood Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Ohio | In Montgomery County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 657 | #189 of 1,808 | #9 of 88 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.8:1 | #1,051 of 1,582 | #48 of 75 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 66.4% | #195 of 1,590 | #9 of 76 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +46.7% | #67 of 561 | #6 of 39 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
657
+344 (+110%) vs 2020
+68% since 1990-91, when it was 392
Student : Teacher
18.8:1
was 16.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 657 | 35 | 18.8:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 650 | 35 | 18.6:1 | 56% (361) |
| 2022-23 | 656 | 31 | 21.2:1 | 45% (293) |
| 2020-21 | 313 | 19 | 16.5:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 448 | 21.7 | 20.6:1 | 39% (175) |
| 2015-16 | 492 | 23 | 21.4:1 | 62% (304) |
| 2010-11 | 482 | 21 | 22.9:1 | 58% (279) |
| 2000-01 | 464 | 19 | 24.4:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 392 | 17 | 23.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Carrollton Early Childhood Center.
Since 2017-18: students up 47% (448 to 657); teachers up 61% (21.7 to 35).
About West Carrollton Early Childhood Center
West Carrollton Early Childhood Center is a large elementary school serving families in West Carrollton, Ohio. The school runs pre-K through 1 and enrolls 657 students. By comparison, elementary schools in Ohio enroll about 404 students on average.
West Carrollton City (6 schools, 3,170 students) runs West Carrollton Early Childhood Center.
The student body at West Carrollton Early Childhood Center has no majority group. White students lead at 50%. Next come 23% Black, 17% Hispanic, and 8% multiracial. The county population is about 68% White. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 66, compared with 70 nationally.
Classroom staffing at West Carrollton Early Childhood Center totals 35 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1. The average for elementary schools in Ohio is 17.9:1, so this school has more students per teacher.
Looking at the county, Montgomery County, the median household earns about $66,139 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 31%, and about 11% of people live in poverty. Counting West Carrollton Early Childhood Center, Montgomery County has 160 public schools.
Of the public schools around it, West Carrollton Early Childhood Center is closest to West Carrollton Middle School, about 0.2 miles away. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.
West Carrollton Early Childhood Center falls in the Suburb: Large locale category, used for schools in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
In 2020-21 the school reported 313 students, and in 2024-25 it reported 657. Grade changes, mergers, or boundary shifts can explain gaps this large. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 16.5:1 to 18.8:1.
The discussion board for West Carrollton Early Childhood Center is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Montgomery County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
536,096
Census ACS
Median income
$66,139
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
160
74,487 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in West Carrollton City
- West Carrollton High SchoolHigh · 846 students
- Harold Schnell Elementary SchoolElementary · 504 students
- West Carrollton Middle SchoolMiddle · 479 students
- West Carrollton Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 453 students
- Harry Russell Elementary SchoolElementary · 231 students
Other schools in West Carrollton
- West Carrollton High SchoolHigh · 846 students
- Harold Schnell Elementary SchoolElementary · 504 students
- West Carrollton Middle SchoolMiddle · 479 students
- Harry Russell Elementary SchoolElementary · 231 students
Nearby schools
- West Carrollton Middle School0.2 mi · 479
- Harry Russell Elementary School0.7 mi · 231
- West Carrollton High School0.9 mi · 846
- Harold Schnell Elementary School1.0 mi · 504
- Miami Valley Academies1.4 mi · 118
- Bauer Primary School2.0 mi · 311
Frequently asked questions
About West Carrollton Early Childhood CenterHow many students attend West Carrollton Early Childhood Center?
West Carrollton Early Childhood Center enrolls approximately 657 students in grades PK-01.
Is West Carrollton Early Childhood Center an elementary, middle, or high school?
West Carrollton Early Childhood Center is an elementary school covering grades PK-01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Carrollton Early Childhood Center?
The student-to-teacher ratio at West Carrollton Early Childhood Center is approximately 18.8:1 (35 FTE teachers).
How diverse is West Carrollton Early Childhood Center?
West Carrollton Early Childhood Center reports a student body of 50% White, 17% Hispanic, 23% Black, 2% Asian, 8% Two or more.
What district is West Carrollton Early Childhood Center in?
West Carrollton Early Childhood Center is part of West Carrollton City.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.