Pickwick Early Childhood Center serves 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 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 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pickwick Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pickwick Early Childhood Center's student population of 560 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 127% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
560 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Red and White
School Calendar
School Motto
Be the Best
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pickwick Early Childhood Center is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
11%
7%
White
50%
70%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pickwick Early Childhood Center?
560 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, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Asian, 3% 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 22:1, 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 Comm School District.
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