Early Childhood Center
Early Childhood Center serves 245 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Early Childhood Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 245 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten |
| Total Students | 245 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.57, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 51% | 26% |
| Black | 42% | 17% |
| White | 3% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 52% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bellwood 88 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Early Childhood Center is West 40-sr. Plus (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Roosevelt Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lincoln Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bellwood Lincoln Elementary School Math: 8% | Reading: 16%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 365 students10
0.2 miles
3420 Jackson St
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 544-3373 0.2 K-5 365 - Bellwood Mckinley Elementary School Math: 13% | Reading: 14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 385 students10
0.6 miles
3317 Butterfield Rd
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 544-5230 0.6 K-5 385 - Hillside West 40-sr. Plus Alternative School Grades: 11-12 | 35 students
0.7 miles
4413 W Roosevelt Rd
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-4284 0.7 11-12 35 - Bellwood Thurgood Marshall Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 306 students10
0.8 miles
2501 Oak St
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 544-6995 0.8 K-5 306 - Bellwood Roosevelt Middle School Math: 6% | Reading: 13%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 709 students10
0.9 miles
2500 Oak St
Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 544-3318 0.9 6-8 709
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