The Early Learning Center

The Early Learning Center serves 270 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The Early Learning Center's student population of 270 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
270 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of The Early Learning Center is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
26%
6%
Hispanic
37%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
28%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend The Early Learning Center?
270 students attend The Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of The Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Early Learning Center?
The Early Learning Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does The Early Learning Center offer ?
The Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is The Early Learning Center part of?
The Early Learning Center is part of Community Cons SD 59 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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