Jerome Early Childhood Center serves 191 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
191 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
87%
17%
White
9%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
22%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jerome Early Childhood Center?
191 students attend Jerome Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Jerome Early Childhood Center students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jerome Early Childhood Center?
Jerome Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jerome Early Childhood Center offer ?
Jerome Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Jerome Early Childhood Center part of?
Jerome Early Childhood Center is part of Cahokia Community Unit School District 187.
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