Urbana Early Childhood Center
Tel:
(217) 384-3616
Urbana Early Childhood Center serves 322 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Urbana Early Childhood Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Urbana Early Childhood Center's student population of 322 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten |
| Total Students | 322 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Urbana Early Childhood Center is 0.67, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 26% |
| Black | 50% | 17% |
| White | 23% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 37% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Urbana 116 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Urbana Early Childhood Center is University Of Illinois High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is M L King Junior Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Urbana M L King Junior Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 307 students
0.8 miles
1108 Fairview Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3675 0.8 K-5 307 - Urbana Urbana Gerber School
1.0 miles
1301 N Cunnigham Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-4064 1.0 n/a n/a - Urbana Leal Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 407 students
1.1 miles
312 W Oregon St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3618 1.1 K-5 407 - Urbana University Of Illinois High School Alternative School
Grades: 8-12 | 290 students
1.1 miles
1212 W Springfield
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-2870 1.1 8-12 290 - Champaign Washington Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 408 students
1.2 miles
606 E Grove St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3901 1.2 K-5 408
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