Coal City Early Childhood Center

755 S Carbon Hill Rd
Coal City, IL 60416
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Coal City Early Childhood Center serves 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Coal City Early Childhood Center's student population of 390 students has stayed relatively flat 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
390 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Coal City Early Childhood Center is 0.34, 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
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
13%
27%
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Black
1%
17%
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White
80%
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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0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Coal City Early Childhood Center and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Coal City Early Childhood Center?
390 students attend Coal City Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Coal City Early Childhood Center students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coal City Early Childhood Center?
Coal City Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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