Early Childhood

Early Childhood serves 266 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 266 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Early Childhood's student population of 266 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
266 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Childhood is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
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Hispanic
21%
27%
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Black
2%
17%
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White
67%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.50
This chart display the diversity score of Early Childhood and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Early Childhood and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
12%
27%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Early Childhood?
266 students attend Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Early Childhood students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood?
Early Childhood has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Early Childhood offer ?
Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood part of?
Early Childhood is part of Elmhurst SD 205 School District.

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Tentative Last Day of School
June 03, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 266 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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