Jefferson Early Childhood Center serves 245 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson Early Childhood Center's student population of 245 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson Early Childhood Center is 0.46, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
11%
27%
Black
4%
17%
White
72%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
13%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Jefferson Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Jefferson Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Madison Elementary School, Wiesbrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Jefferson Early Childhood Center?
245 students attend Jefferson Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Jefferson Early Childhood Center students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Early Childhood Center?
Jefferson Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jefferson Early Childhood Center offer ?
Jefferson Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Jefferson Early Childhood Center part of?
Jefferson Early Childhood Center is part of CUSD 200 School District.
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