Little Whippets Preschool serves 80 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
94%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Little Whippets Preschool?
80 students attend Little Whippets Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Little Whippets Preschool students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Little Whippets Preschool?
Little Whippets Preschool has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Little Whippets Preschool offer ?
Little Whippets Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Little Whippets Preschool part of?
Little Whippets Preschool is part of Shelby City School District.
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