District 126 Early Childhood Center serves 117 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
District 126 Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
District 126 Early Childhood Center's student population of 117 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
117 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of District 126 Early Childhood Center is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
42%
28%
Black
16%
16%
White
32%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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 District 126 Early Childhood Center?
117 students attend District 126 Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of District 126 Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of District 126 Early Childhood Center?
District 126 Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does District 126 Early Childhood Center offer ?
District 126 Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is District 126 Early Childhood Center part of?
District 126 Early Childhood Center is part of Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 School District.
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