Jefferson Early Childhood Center serves 302 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson Early Childhood Center's student population of 302 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
302 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring in everyone a passion to excel
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson Early Childhood Center is 0.64, 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
19:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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
12%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Jefferson Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Jefferson Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Madison Elementary School, Wiesbrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Jefferson Early Childhood Center?
302 students attend Jefferson Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Jefferson Early Childhood Center students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson Early Childhood Center?
Jefferson Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson Early Childhood Center offer ?
Jefferson Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Jefferson Early Childhood Center part of?
Jefferson Early Childhood Center is part of CUSD 200 School District.
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