Whitney Early Childhood Education Center serves 32 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitney Early Childhood Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Whitney Early Childhood Education Center's student population of 32 students has declined by 79% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 87% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
32 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Whitney Early Childhood Education Center is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
16%
26%
Black
3%
5%
White
66%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Whitney Early Childhood Education Center?
32 students attend Whitney Early Childhood Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Whitney Early Childhood Education Center students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitney Early Childhood Education Center?
Whitney Early Childhood Education Center has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Whitney Early Childhood Education Center offer ?
Whitney Early Childhood Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitney Early Childhood Education Center part of?
Whitney Early Childhood Education Center is part of Anacortes School District.
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