Early Childhood Center serves 196 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 196 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
196 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.20, 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
16:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
89%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
196 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Early Childhood Center students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Dolton SD 148 School District.
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