Marycrest Early Childhood Center serves 142 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Attendance Zone: Marycrest Early Childhood Center's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Joliet, IL, encompassing approximately 22.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 7.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marycrest Early Childhood Center's student population of 142 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
142 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Marycrest Early Childhood Center is 0.37, 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
6:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
78%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Marycrest Early Childhood Center?
142 students attend Marycrest Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Marycrest Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marycrest Early Childhood Center?
Marycrest Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marycrest Early Childhood Center offer ?
Marycrest Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Marycrest Early Childhood Center part of?
Marycrest Early Childhood Center is part of Joliet PSD 86 School District.
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