Early Learning Center serves 245 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Early Learning Center's student population of 245 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Learning 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
15:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
47%
6%
Hispanic
16%
28%
Black
5%
16%
White
25%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
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 Early Learning Center?
245 students attend Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Early Learning Center students are Asian, 25% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Learning Center offer ?
Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Learning Center part of?
Early Learning Center is part of East Maine SD 63 School District.
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