Coal City Early Childhood Center serves 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 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 (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coal City Early Childhood Center's student population of 436 students has grown by 7% 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
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
12%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
84%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Coal City Early Childhood Center?
436 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, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coal City Early Childhood Center?
Coal City Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 17:1, 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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