Early Childhood serves 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Early Childhood's student population of 428 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
27%
Black
12%
17%
White
69%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood?
428 students attend Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Early Childhood students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood?
Early Childhood has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Early Childhood offer ?
Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood part of?
Early Childhood is part of Quincy SD 172 School District.
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