Vick Early Childhood & Family Center serves 408 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vick Early Childhood & Family Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Vick Early Childhood & Family Center's student population of 408 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vick Early Childhood & Family Center is 0.67, 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
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
38%
28%
Black
19%
16%
White
39%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
12%
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 Vick Early Childhood & Family Center?
408 students attend Vick Early Childhood & Family Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Vick Early Childhood & Family Center students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vick Early Childhood & Family Center?
Vick Early Childhood & Family Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vick Early Childhood & Family Center offer ?
Vick Early Childhood & Family Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Vick Early Childhood & Family Center part of?
Vick Early Childhood & Family Center is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Vick Early Childhood & Family Center located?
Vick Early Childhood & Family Center is located in the Kennedy Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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