Jefferson Early Childhood Center
Tel:
(630) 682-2474
Jefferson Early Childhood Center serves 197 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Jefferson Early Childhood Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- 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 197 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten |
| Total Students | 197 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Jefferson Early Childhood Center is 0.61, 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 | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 12% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 26% |
| Black | 4% | 17% |
| White | 58% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 13% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | CUSD 200 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Monroe Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wheaton Monroe Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 736 students
0.2 miles
1855 Manchester Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2285 0.2 6-8 736 - Wheaton Dupage Alop Alternative School
Grades: 10-11 | 5 students
0.4 miles
421 N County Farm Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 407-5772 0.4 10-11 5 - Wheaton Emerson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 314 students
0.6 miles
119 S Woodlawn St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2055 0.6 K-5 314 - Wheaton Madison Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 507 students
1.0 miles
1620 Mayo Ave
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 682-2095 1.0 PK-5 507 - Wheaton Carl Sandburg Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 393 students
1.2 miles
1345 Jewell Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2105 1.2 K-5 393
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