Early Childhood
Early Childhood serves 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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 530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten |
| Total Students | 530 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Early Childhood is 0.40, 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 | 38:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | 11% | 17% |
| White | 76% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Quincy 172 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Quincy Junior High School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Quincy Adams County Rssp Alternative School
Grades: 11-12 | 48 students
0.3 miles
1416 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175 0.3 11-12 48 - Quincy Quincy Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 1,400 student
0.6 miles
100 S 14th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-3073 0.6 6-8 1,400 - Quincy Berrian School Grades: K-3 | 178 students
0.9 miles
1327 S 8th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7691 0.9 K-3 178 - Quincy Adams Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 336 students
1.1 miles
2001 Jefferson St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-2530 1.1 K-3 336 - Quincy Madison School Grades: K-3 | 343 students
1.4 miles
2435 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-6096 1.4 K-3 343
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