Donald C Parker Early Education Center
Donald C Parker Early Education Center serves 554 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Donald C Parker Early Education Center's student population of 554 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
554 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Donald C Parker Early Education Center is 0.54, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%

Hispanic
16%
27%

Black
8%
17%

White
65%
47%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Donald C Parker Early Education Center often compared to?
Donald C Parker Early Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Caledonia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Donald C Parker Early Education Center?
554 students attend Donald C Parker Early Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Donald C Parker Early Education Center students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Donald C Parker Early Education Center offer ?
Donald C Parker Early Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Donald C Parker Early Education Center part of?
Donald C Parker Early Education Center is part of Harlem Ud 122 School District.
School Reviews
5 2/28/2022
I am so glad that my child has a different principal than my niece had a couple of years ago. It makes all the difference when someone in charge actually CARES about the kids and makes you feel welcome.
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