John Schroder Early Childhood Center serves 153 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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John Schroder Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
John Schroder Early Childhood Center's student population of 153 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of John Schroder Early Childhood Center is 0.65, 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
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
6%
Hispanic
18%
28%
Black
8%
16%
White
54%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
38%
47%
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 John Schroder Early Childhood Center?
153 students attend John Schroder Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of John Schroder Early Childhood Center students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Schroder Early Childhood Center?
John Schroder Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does John Schroder Early Childhood Center offer ?
John Schroder Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is John Schroder Early Childhood Center part of?
John Schroder Early Childhood Center is part of Lombard SD 44 School District.
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