District 126 Early Childhood Center serves 122 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
District 126 Early Childhood Center's student population of 122 students has grown by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
122 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of District 126 Early Childhood Center is 0.64, 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
24:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
51%
29%
Black
15%
16%
White
28%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend District 126 Early Childhood Center?
122 students attend District 126 Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of District 126 Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of District 126 Early Childhood Center?
District 126 Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does District 126 Early Childhood Center offer ?
District 126 Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is District 126 Early Childhood Center part of?
District 126 Early Childhood Center is part of Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 School District.
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