Early Learning Center serves 150 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Early Learning Center's student population of 150 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Learning Center is 0.22, 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
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
88%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Learning Center?
150 students attend Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Early Learning Center students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Early Learning Center offer ?
Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Early Learning Center part of?
Early Learning Center is part of Effingham CUSD 40 School District.
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