Early Learning Center serves 549 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Learning Center's student population of 549 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
549 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Learning Center is 0.68, which is less 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
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
46%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
549 students attend Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Early Learning Center students are Black, 29% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Learning Center offer ?
Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Learning Center part of?
Early Learning Center is part of Springfield SD 186 School District.
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