Enrollment
396
Elementary
DISTRICT 364 · STATE 404
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FINDLAY CITY·NCES 391000000946
Whittier Primary School
733 Wyandot St, Findlay, OH 45840 · (419) 425-8212 · Hancock County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL396 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
22.0:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.9:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
49%
194 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 43%
Community
0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 142 | 36% |
| Grade 1 | 130 | 33% |
| Grade 2 | 124 | 31% |
Student demographics
62%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 48% · 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
Schools most like Whittier Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whittier Primary School this school | 396 | 49.0% | N/A |
| Wilson Vance Elementary School Findlay | 412 | 44.7% | 67.7% |
| Hilliard Crossing Elementary School Hilliard | 518 | 50.0% | 67.9% |
| Olde Sawmill Elementary School Dublin | 370 | 44.3% | 64.0% |
| Beacon Elementary School Hilliard | 451 | 39.5% | 66.4% |
| Starr Elementary School Oregon | 472 | 52.1% | 64.1% |
Matched among Ohio elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Whittier Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Ohio | In Hancock County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 396 | #846 of 1,808 | #5 of 15 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.0:1 | #1,457 of 1,582 | #11 of 13 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 62.0% | #333 of 1,590 | #1 of 13 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 49.0% | #279 of 767 | #4 of 9 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +51.1% | #60 of 561 | #1 of 8 |
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
396
+173 (+78%) vs 2020
-5% since 1990-91, when it was 419
Student : Teacher
22.0:1
was 14.9:1
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 | 396 | 18 | 22.0:1 | 49% (194) |
| 2023-24 | 376 | 15 | 25.1:1 | 49% (186) |
| 2022-23 | 385 | 20 | 19.3:1 | 47% (182) |
| 2020-21 | 223 | 15 | 14.9:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 262 | 18 | 14.6:1 | 76% (200) |
| 2015-16 | 319 | 18 | 17.7:1 | 78% (250) |
| 2010-11 | 321 | 15 | 21.4:1 | 67% (215) |
| 2000-01 | 297 | 19 | 15.6:1 | 43% (127) |
| 1990-91 | 419 | 19 | 22.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Whittier Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 51% (262 to 396); teachers unchanged (18 to 18).
About Whittier Primary School
As a medium-sized elementary school, Whittier Primary School serves students in Findlay, Ohio. The school had 396 students in kindergarten through 2 in 2024-25.
Findlay City serves 5,694 students across 11 schools.
Roughly 56% of students at Whittier Primary School are White. Beyond that, enrollment is 22% Hispanic, 9% Black, 8% multiracial, and 5% Asian. The White share of the county population is higher, at 89%. Pick two students at random and there is a 62% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Teachers at Whittier Primary School total 18 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 22.0:1. That is 4.1 students per teacher above the 17.9:1 average for elementary schools in Ohio. Federal records put free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at 49%. That tracks the 47% average for public schools in Hancock County.
Hancock County census figures show that the median household income is $73,141, about 30% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 6% of residents are in poverty. Hancock County is home to 37 public schools and about 11,975 public school students.
The next-closest public school is Donnell Middle School, about 1.0 miles away. Whittier Primary School is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
For locale, NCES codes Whittier Primary School as Town: Distant.
The school counted 223 students in 2020-21 and 396 in 2024-25. A shift in the grades offered could account for part of the difference. Federal data show the ratio rising from 14.9:1 to 22.0:1.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Whittier Primary School covering things like sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Hancock County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
74,866
Census ACS
Median income
$73,141
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
37
11,975 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Findlay City
- Findlay High SchoolHigh · 1,592 students
- Glenwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 579 students
- Donnell Middle SchoolMiddle · 522 students
- Millstream Career CenterHigh · 455 students
- Wilson Vance Elementary SchoolElementary · 412 students
- Northview Primary SchoolElementary · 399 students
Other schools in Findlay
- Findlay High SchoolHigh · 1,592 students
- Liberty-Benton Elementary SchoolElementary · 620 students
- Glenwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 579 students
- Liberty-Benton High SchoolHigh · 549 students
- Donnell Middle SchoolMiddle · 522 students
- Liberty-Benton Middle SchoolMiddle · 462 students
Other Whittier Primary schools
2 other US public schools in 2 states are named Whittier Primary. Whittier Primary School is the largest of the 3.
- Whittier Primary SchoolNorthlake, IL · 368 students
- Whittier Primary SchoolPeoria, IL · 366 students
Nearby schools
- Donnell Middle School1.0 mi · 522
- Jefferson Primary School1.1 mi · 354
- Wilson Vance Elementary School1.6 mi · 412
- Chamberlin Hill Elementary School1.8 mi · 342
- Findlay Digital Academy1.8 mi · 230
- Findlay City Schools Preschool1.9 mi · 293
Frequently asked questions
About Whittier Primary SchoolHow many students attend Whittier Primary School?
Whittier Primary School enrolls approximately 396 students in grades KG-02.
Is Whittier Primary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Whittier Primary School is an elementary school covering grades KG-02.
How many students per teacher at Whittier Primary School?
Approximately 22.0:1 students per teacher at Whittier Primary School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Whittier Primary School?
At Whittier Primary School, the student body is approximately 56% White, 22% Hispanic, 9% Black, 5% Asian, 8% Two or more.
What district is Whittier Primary School in?
Whittier Primary School is part of Findlay City.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.