The Early Years

Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten, 
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • 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 38% 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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of The Early Years is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
4%
27%
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Black
12%
17%
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White
68%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.50
This chart display the diversity score of The Early Years and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in The Early Years and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
57%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in The Early Years and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
68% of The Early Years students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 14:1.
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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