Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Whittier Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 1% in OH)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whittier Primary School's student population of 396 students has grown by 77% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
Excellence, Opportunity, Belonging
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whittier Primary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
22%
8%
Black
9%
17%
White
56%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Findlay City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Whittier Primary School often compared to?
Whittier Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty-benton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).
How many students attend Whittier Primary School?
396 students attend Whittier Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Whittier Primary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whittier Primary School?
Whittier Primary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whittier Primary School offer ?
Whittier Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whittier Primary School part of?
Whittier Primary School is part of Findlay City School District.
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