Pickwick Early Childhood Center serves 593 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Pickwick Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Pickwick Early Childhood Center's student population of 593 students has grown by 71% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 136% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
593 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 22, 2026
School Motto
Be the Best
The diversity score of Pickwick Early Childhood Center is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
26%
13%
Black
11%
7%
White
50%
71%
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Pickwick Early Childhood Center?
593 students attend Pickwick Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Pickwick Early Childhood Center students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pickwick Early Childhood Center?
Pickwick Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 23:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pickwick Early Childhood Center part of?
Pickwick Early Childhood Center is part of Ottumwa Community School District.
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