Early Childhood Center serves 162 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 162 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
162 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
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Hispanic
52%
28%
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Black
43%
16%
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White
n/a
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
52%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
162 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Bellwood SD 88 School District.
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