From Urbana Early Childhood School, "This is a public preschool"
Urbana Early Childhood Center serves 244 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Urbana Early Childhood Center's student population of 244 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
244 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Stronger Together. Leading for the Future.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Urbana Early Childhood Center is 0.67, 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
17:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
48%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Urbana Early Childhood Center?
244 students attend Urbana Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Urbana Early Childhood Center students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Urbana Early Childhood Center?
Urbana Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Urbana Early Childhood Center offer ?
Urbana Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Urbana Early Childhood Center part of?
Urbana Early Childhood Center is part of Urbana SD 116 School District.
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