Crete-monee Early Childhood Center

1500 S Sangamon St
Crete, IL 60417

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Crete-monee Early Childhood Center serves 213 students in grades Prekindergarten.

The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 213 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Crete-monee Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Crete-monee Early Childhood Center's student population of 213 students has grown by 27% over five school years.

The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten

Total Students

213 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Crete-monee Early Childhood Center
2023	187
2022	144
2021	146
2020	167
2019	167
2018	153
2017	153
2016	173
2015	177
2014	169
2013	184
2012	173
2011	184
2010	218
2009	194

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Crete-monee Early Childhood Center
2023	10
2022	14
2020	11
2019	11
2018	11
2017	11
2016	9
2015	9
2014	9
2012	4
2011	4

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Year Founded

1905

Last Day of School

Fri. May 29, 2026

School Motto

The Early Learning Center will create a foundation for a positive educational experience for young children.

School Rankings

The of Crete-monee Early Childhood Center is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (IL)

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Crete-monee Early Childhood Center	Illinois	Crete Monee Community Unit School District 201u
2023	19:1	14:1	17:1
2022	10:1	14:1	14:1
2020	15:1	15:1	14:1
2019	15:1	15:1	14:1
2018	14:1	16:1	16:1
2017	14:1	15:1	16:1
2016	19:1	16:1	19:1
2015	20:1	16:1	16:1
2014	19:1	16:1	16:1
2012	46:1	16:1	18:1
2011	49:1	16:1	19:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2021)
Year	Crete-monee Early Childhood Center	Illinois	Crete Monee Community Unit School District 201u
2021	1%	5%	3%
2016	1%	5%
2014	1%	5%	1%
2013	2%	5%	1%
2012	3%	4%	1%
2011	3%	5%	1%
2010	3%	5%	2%
2009	4%	5%	1%
2008	2%	5%	2%

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Hispanic

26%

28%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Crete-monee Early Childhood Center	Illinois	Crete Monee Community Unit School District 201u
2023	20%	27%	19%
2022	16%	27%	18%
2021	18%	27%	16%
2020	25%	26%	14%
2019	25%	26%	14%
2018	17%	26%	13%
2017	17%	26%	13%
2016	14%	26%	12%
2015	15%	25%	12%
2014	18%	25%	11%
2013	19%	24%	12%
2012	9%	24%	10%
2011	14%	23%	10%
2010	8%	22%	8%
2009	7%	22%	8%

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Black

51%

17%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Crete-monee Early Childhood Center	Illinois	Crete Monee Community Unit School District 201u
2023	52%	17%	59%
2022	62%	17%	57%
2021	50%	17%	57%
2020	38%	17%	58%
2019	38%	17%	58%
2018	44%	17%	60%
2017	44%	17%	60%
2016	42%	17%	61%
2015	45%	17%	60%
2014	41%	17%	60%
2013	40%	18%	59%
2012	47%	18%	59%
2011	41%	18%	58%
2010	49%	20%	62%
2009	50%	20%	61%

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White

18%

45%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Crete-monee Early Childhood Center	Illinois	Crete Monee Community Unit School District 201u
2023	21%	45%	16%
2022	17%	47%	16%
2021	26%	47%	18%
2020	30%	48%	20%
2019	30%	48%	20%
2018	33%	49%	23%
2017	33%	49%	23%
2016	37%	49%	23%
2015	35%	49%	25%
2014	33%	50%	24%
2013	33%	50%	24%
2012	33%	51%	26%
2011	38%	51%	26%
2010	37%	53%	28%
2009	37%	53%	30%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Crete-monee Early Childhood Center	Illinois	Crete Monee Community Unit School District 201u
2023	7%	4%	6%
2022	5%	4%	6%
2021	5%	4%	6%
2020	7%	4%	5%
2019	7%	4%	5%
2018	6%	3%	4%
2017	6%	3%	4%
2016	6%	3%	4%
2015	5%	3%	3%
2014	7%	3%	4%
2013	6%	3%	4%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.64

0.69

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Crete-monee Early Childhood Center	Illinois	Crete Monee Community Unit School District 201u
2023	0.65	0.70	0.56
2022	0.56	0.68	0.57
2021	0.65	0.68	0.57
2020	0.71	0.68	0.56
2019	0.71	0.68	0.56
2018	0.67	0.67	0.55
2017	0.67	0.67	0.55
2016	0.67	0.67	0.56
2015	0.66	0.67	0.57
2014	0.70	0.66	0.58
2013	0.71	0.66	0.58
2012	0.66	0.65	0.58
2011	0.67	0.66	0.59
2010	0.64	0.64	0.53
2009	0.63	0.64	0.54

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Eligible for

37%

43%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Crete-monee Early Childhood Center	Illinois	Crete Monee Community Unit School District 201u
2023	42%	43%	65%
2022	55%	43%	66%
2021	54%	44%	66%
2020	51%	47%	65%
2019	51%	47%	65%
2018	51%	46%	60%
2017	51%	46%	60%
2016	46%	47%	58%
2015	61%	52%	65%
2014	54%	47%	61%
2013	54%	45%	59%
2011	4%	39%	57%
2010	2%	37%	54%
2009	2%	33%	47%
2008	6%	32%	29%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Crete-monee Early Childhood Center	Illinois	Crete Monee Community Unit School District 201u
2023	3%	4%	9%
2022	4%	4%	9%
2021	4%	4%	9%
2020	2%	2%	3%
2019	2%	2%	3%
2018	3%	4%	7%
2017	3%	4%	7%
2016	6%	3%	8%
2015	5%	2%	4%
2014	12%	3%	6%
2013	16%	5%	10%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Crete Monee Community Unit School District 201u

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Crete-monee Early Childhood Center?

213 students attend Crete-monee Early Childhood Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

51% of Crete-monee Early Childhood Center students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Crete-monee Early Childhood Center?

Crete-monee Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.

What grades does Crete-monee Early Childhood Center offer ?

Crete-monee Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten

What school district is Crete-monee Early Childhood Center part of?

Crete-monee Early Childhood Center is part of Crete Monee Community Unit School District 201u.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Thanksgiving Break - No School

November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)

Spring Break

March 30, 2026 (Monday)

Last Day of School: Early Dismissal (SID K-12)

May 29, 2026 (Friday)

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 213 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education