Blair Early Childhood Center serves 164 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Attendance Zone: Blair Early Childhood Center's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Chicago, IL, encompassing approximately 233.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 18.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blair Early Childhood Center's student population of 164 students has grown by 241% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
164 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Every Student is a STAR
School Rankings
The diversity score of Blair Early Childhood Center is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Hispanic
79%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
13%
45%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)33.5%
31.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Blair Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Blair Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Dore Elementary School, Otis P Graves Elementary School, Azuela Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Blair Early Childhood Center?
164 students attend Blair Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Blair Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blair Early Childhood Center?
Blair Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blair Early Childhood Center offer ?
Blair Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Blair Early Childhood Center part of?
Blair Early Childhood Center is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Blair Early Childhood Center located?
Blair Early Childhood Center is located in the Clearing neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 3 other public schools located in Clearing.
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