Early Step Pre-school serves 45 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Step Pre-school ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Early Step Pre-school's student population of 45 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Step Pre-school is 0.31, 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
23:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
82%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
27%
27%
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 Step Pre-school?
45 students attend Early Step Pre-school.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Early Step Pre-school students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Step Pre-school?
Early Step Pre-school has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Early Step Pre-school offer ?
Early Step Pre-school offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Step Pre-school part of?
Early Step Pre-school is part of River Bend CUSD 2 School District.
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