Serving 413 students in grades Prekindergarten,
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Summerdale Early Childhood Center's student population of 413 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Summerdale Early Childhood Center is 0.58, 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
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
14%
27%
Black
61%
17%
White
16%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
30%
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 Summerdale Early Childhood Center?
413 students attend Summerdale Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Summerdale Early Childhood Center students are Black, 16% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summerdale Early Childhood Center?
Summerdale Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Summerdale Early Childhood Center offer ?
Summerdale Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Summerdale Early Childhood Center part of?
Summerdale Early Childhood Center is part of Rockford SD 205 School District.
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