Coal City Early Childhood Center serves 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Attendance Zone: Coal City Early Childhood Center's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 53.7 square miles in Coal City, IL. Families typically drive 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.4 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 8.7 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coal City Early Childhood Center's student population of 437 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
437 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Coal City Early Childhood Center is 0.28, 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
16:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Coal City Early Childhood Center?
437 students attend Coal City Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Coal City Early Childhood Center students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coal City Early Childhood Center?
Coal City Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Coal City Early Childhood Center offer ?
Coal City Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Coal City Early Childhood Center part of?
Coal City Early Childhood Center is part of Coal City CUSD 1 School District.
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