Urbana Early Childhood Center serves 253 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Urbana Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Urbana Early Childhood Center's student population of 253 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Urbana Early Childhood Center is 0.69, 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
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
21%
28%
Black
49%
16%
White
13%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
37%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Urbana Early Childhood Center?
253 students attend Urbana Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Urbana Early Childhood Center students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urbana Early Childhood Center?
Urbana Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 18:1, 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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