Primary Learning Center serves 12 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Primary Learning Center's student population of 12 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 75% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Primary Learning Center is 0.33, 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
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
19%
28%
Black
77%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Primary Learning Center?
12 students attend Primary Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Primary Learning Center students are Black, and 19% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Primary Learning Center?
Primary Learning Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Primary Learning Center offer ?
Primary Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Primary Learning Center part of?
Primary Learning Center is part of Prairie-Hills ESD 144 School District.
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