Early Learning Center

www.wcsoh.org

278 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

The Early Learning Center, located at 936 Eastwind Drive in Westerville, Ohio, serves as a specialized educational hub within the Westerville City School District. Focused on the foundational years of development, the center is designed to provide comprehensive early childhood education services. It acts as an essential bridge for young learners as they begin their educational journey, emphasizing age-appropriate curriculum, social-emotional growth, and school readiness in a supportive, structured environment.

As part of the broader Westerville City Schools network, the Early Learning Center adheres to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success. The facility typically houses programs such as preschool and intervention services, tailored to meet the diverse needs of children in the community. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, students, and families, the center aims to establish a strong academic and behavioral foundation that helps children transition smoothly into their elementary school years.

278

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Early Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Hispanic	23
Black	79
Asian	15
Two or More	23

White
138 (49.6 %)
Black
79 (28.4 %)
Hispanic
23 (8.3 %)
Two or More
23 (8.3 %)
Asian
15 (5.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Westerville City
Phone:	(614)797-5700
Website:	http://www.wcsoh.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 278