Early Childhood Cntr serves 130 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood Cntr ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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School Overview
Early Childhood Cntr's student population of 130 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Cntr is 0.10, 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
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
95%
17%
White
2%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Cntr?
130 students attend Early Childhood Cntr.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Early Childhood Cntr students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Cntr?
Early Childhood Cntr has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Cntr offer ?
Early Childhood Cntr offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood Cntr part of?
Early Childhood Cntr is part of Dolton SD 148 School District.
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