Early Childhood
- Early Childhood serves 507 students in grades Prekindergarten.
- The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Early Childhood 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 20%)
School Overview
- Early Childhood's student population of 507 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 180% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten |
| Total Students | 507 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- The diversity score of Early Childhood is 0.41, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 36:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | 16% | 17% |
| White | 75% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Quincy SD 172 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Early Childhood is Adams County Rssp (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Adams County Rssp (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Quincy Junior High School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Quincy Adams County Rssp Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 7-12 | 49 students
0.3 miles
1416 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217)223-1065 0.3 7-12 49 - Quincy Quincy Junior High School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 1390 students
0.6 miles
100 S 14th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217)222-3073 0.6 6-8 1390 - Quincy Berrian School Magnet School
Grades: K-3 | 191 students
0.9 miles
1327 S 8th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217)228-7691 0.9 K-3 191 - Quincy Adams Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-3 | 358 students
1.1 miles
2001 Jefferson St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217)222-2530 1.1 K-3 358 - Quincy Madison School Magnet School
Grades: K-3 | 356 students
1.4 miles
2435 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217)223-6096 1.4 K-3 356
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