Thomas Early Childhood Center (2026 Ranking)

3625 S Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60609

Thomas Early Childhood Center serves 124 students in grades Prekindergarten.

The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 124 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thomas Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Thomas Early Childhood Center's student population of 124 students has grown by 61% over five school years.

The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten

Total Students

124 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Thomas Early Childhood Center
2023	132
2022	77
2021	77
2020	162
2019	162
2018	155
2017	155
2016	176
2015	165
2014	177
2013	189
2012	202
2011	210
2010	173
2009	153
2008	97
2007	194

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Thomas Early Childhood Center
2023	18
2022	17
2020	16
2019	16
2018	15
2017	15
2016	14
2015	12
2014	13
2013	14
2012	12

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School Rankings

The of Thomas Early Childhood Center is 0.35, which is less 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

7:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Thomas Early Childhood Center	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2023	7:1	14:1	15:1
2022	5:1	14:1	16:1
2020	10:1	15:1	18:1
2019	10:1	15:1	18:1
2018	10:1	16:1	20:1
2017	10:1	15:1	20:1
2016	13:1	16:1	19:1
2015	14:1	16:1	17:1
2014	14:1	16:1	18:1
2013	13:1	13:1	15:1
2012	17:1	16:1	18:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

11%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Thomas Early Childhood Center	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2023	9%	6%	4%
2022	8%	5%	4%
2021	12%	5%	5%
2020	5%	5%	5%
2019	5%	5%	5%
2018	4%	5%	4%
2017	4%	5%	4%
2016	3%	5%	4%
2015	2%	6%	5%
2014	2%	5%	4%
2013	2%	5%	4%
2010	3%	5%	4%
2009	2%	5%	4%
2008	4%	5%	5%
2007	2%	5%	5%

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Hispanic

80%

28%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Thomas Early Childhood Center	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2023	78%	27%	44%
2022	73%	27%	44%
2021	70%	27%	44%
2020	79%	26%	44%
2019	79%	26%	44%
2018	88%	26%	45%
2017	88%	26%	45%
2016	86%	26%	44%
2015	89%	25%	41%
2014	86%	25%	46%
2013	94%	24%	46%
2012	91%	24%	44%
2011	93%	23%	44%
2010	92%	22%	42%
2009	90%	22%	41%
2008	91%	21%	40%
2007	88%	20%	39%

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Black

17%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Thomas Early Childhood Center	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2023	5%	17%	41%
2022	1%	17%	41%
2020	1%	17%	41%
2019	1%	17%	41%
2015	1%	17%	38%
2014	3%	17%	40%
2013	1%	18%	40%
2012	2%	18%	42%
2011	3%	18%	43%
2010	2%	20%	45%
2009	1%	20%	47%

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White

45%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Thomas Early Childhood Center	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2023	3%	45%	9%
2022	12%	47%	9%
2021	13%	47%	9%
2020	12%	48%	9%
2019	12%	48%	9%
2018	7%	49%	9%
2017	7%	49%	9%
2016	10%	49%	9%
2015	7%	49%	11%
2014	6%	50%	9%
2013	2%	50%	9%
2012	3%	51%	9%
2011	2%	51%	9%
2010	3%	53%	9%
2009	7%	53%	8%
2008	3%	54%	8%
2007	8%	55%	8%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Thomas Early Childhood Center	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2023	4%	4%	2%
2022	6%	4%	2%
2021	5%	4%	1%
2020	3%	4%	1%
2019	3%	4%	1%
2018	1%	3%	1%
2017	1%	3%	1%
2016	1%	3%	1%
2015	1%	3%	3%
2014	2%	3%	1%
2012	4%	3%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.35

0.69

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Thomas Early Childhood Center	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2023	0.38	0.70	0.63
2022	0.45	0.68	0.63
2021	0.48	0.68	0.63
2020	0.36	0.68	0.63
2019	0.36	0.68	0.63
2018	0.22	0.67	0.62
2017	0.22	0.67	0.62
2016	0.25	0.67	0.62
2015	0.20	0.67	0.59
2014	0.27	0.66	0.63
2013	0.13	0.66	0.63
2012	0.17	0.65	0.63
2011	0.15	0.66	0.62
2010	0.15	0.64	0.62
2009	0.19	0.64	0.61
2008	0.19	0.64	0.61
2007	0.22	0.63	0.61

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Eligible for

100%

43%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Thomas Early Childhood Center	Illinois	Chicago Public Schools District 299
2023	95%	43%	74%
2022	100%	43%	74%
2021	100%	44%	74%
2020	73%	47%	80%
2019	73%	47%	80%
2018	81%	46%	83%
2017	81%	46%	83%
2016	82%	47%	83%
2015	90%	52%	86%
2014	94%	47%	83%
2013	98%	45%	81%

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Eligible for (11-12)

58%

27%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Chicago Public Schools District 299

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Thomas Early Childhood Center?

124 students attend Thomas Early Childhood Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

80% of Thomas Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Early Childhood Center?

Thomas Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.

What grades does Thomas Early Childhood Center offer ?

Thomas Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten

What school district is Thomas Early Childhood Center part of?

Thomas Early Childhood Center is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.

In what neighborhood is Thomas Early Childhood Center located?

Thomas Early Childhood Center is located in the McKinley Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other public schools located in McKinley Park.

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