Pickwick Early Childhood Center serves 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pickwick Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pickwick Early Childhood Center's student population of 472 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pickwick Early Childhood Center is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
25%
12%
Black
9%
7%
White
58%
73%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pickwick Early Childhood Center?
472 students attend Pickwick Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Pickwick Early Childhood Center students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pickwick Early Childhood Center?
Pickwick Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pickwick Early Childhood Center offer ?
Pickwick Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Pickwick Early Childhood Center part of?
Pickwick Early Childhood Center is part of Ottumwa Comm School District.
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