The Early Years serves 247 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Early Years's student population of 247 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
247 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1986
Campus Size
5 acres
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Early Years is 0.55, 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
27:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
3%
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 The Early Years?
247 students attend The Early Years.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of The Early Years students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Early Years?
The Early Years has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does The Early Years offer ?
The Early Years offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is The Early Years part of?
The Early Years is part of Jacksonville SD 117 School District.
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