Thomas Early Childhood Center serves 77 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Thomas Early Childhood Center's student population of 77 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
77 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thomas Early Childhood Center is 0.45, 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
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
73%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
12%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
58%
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 Thomas Early Childhood Center?
77 students attend Thomas Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Thomas Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Early Childhood Center?
Thomas Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas Early Childhood Center offer ?
Thomas Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Thomas Early Childhood Center part of?
Thomas Early Childhood Center is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
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