Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center

Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten, 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center's student population of 414 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
414 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center is 0.68, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
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Hispanic
50%
27%
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Black
20%
17%
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White
16%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
17%
27%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center?
414 students attend Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center?
Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center offer ?
Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center part of?
Dr. James Mitchem Early Childhood Center is part of Valley View CUSD 365u School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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