Riley Early Childhood Center serves 132 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riley Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Riley Early Childhood Center's student population of 132 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Riley Early Childhood Center is 0.56, 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
6%
6%
Hispanic
39%
28%
Black
54%
16%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
39%
27%
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 Riley Early Childhood Center?
132 students attend Riley Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Riley Early Childhood Center students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riley Early Childhood Center?
Riley Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riley Early Childhood Center offer ?
Riley Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Riley Early Childhood Center part of?
Riley Early Childhood Center is part of Harvey SD 152 School District.
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