Summerdale Early Childhood Center

Summerdale Early Childhood Center serves 460 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Summerdale Early Childhood Center's student population of 460 students has grown by 91% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
460 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

The diversity score of Summerdale Early Childhood Center is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
19%
29%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Black
56%
16%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

White
14%
45%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
11%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
86%
0.62

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
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

How many students attend Summerdale Early Childhood Center?
460 students attend Summerdale Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Summerdale Early Childhood Center students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summerdale Early Childhood Center?
Summerdale Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Summerdale Early Childhood Center offer ?
Summerdale Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Summerdale Early Childhood Center part of?
Summerdale Early Childhood Center is part of Rockford SD 205 School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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