Jefferson Early Childhood Center
Tel:
(630)682-2474
- Jefferson Early Childhood Center serves 149 students in grades Prekindergarten.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Jefferson Early Childhood Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Jefferson Early Childhood Center's student population of 149 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten |
| Total Students | 149 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Jefferson Early Childhood Center's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jefferson Early Childhood Center is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. 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) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 6% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 26% |
| Black | 6% | 17% |
| White | 60% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 46% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | CUSD 200 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jefferson Early Childhood Center is Dupage Alop (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Monroe Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wheaton Monroe Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 769 students
0.2 miles
1855 Manchester Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630)682-2285 0.2 6-8 769 - Wheaton Dupage Alop Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 6-12 | 8 students
0.4 miles
421 N County Farm Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630)407-5772 0.4 6-12 8 - Wheaton Emerson Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 309 students
0.6 miles
119 S Woodlawn St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630)682-2055 0.6 K-5 309 - Wheaton Madison Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 499 students
1.0 miles
1620 Mayo Ave
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630)682-2095 1.0 PK-5 499 - Wheaton Carl Sandburg Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 383 students
1.2 miles
1345 Jewell Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630)682-2105 1.2 K-5 383
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