Early Childhood Center serves 161 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 161 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
161 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.75, which is more 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
20:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
29%
29%
Black
31%
16%
White
17%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
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 Early Childhood Center?
161 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Early Childhood Center students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 20:1, 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 Rantoul City SD 137 School District.
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