Beyer Early Childhood Center serves 475 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beyer Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Beyer Early Childhood Center's student population of 475 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
475 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings
The diversity score of Beyer 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
18:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%

Hispanic
38%
28%

Black
44%
16%

White
10%
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Beyer Early Childhood Center?
475 students attend Beyer Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Beyer Early Childhood Center students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beyer Early Childhood Center?
Beyer Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Beyer Early Childhood Center offer ?
Beyer Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Beyer Early Childhood Center part of?
Beyer Early Childhood Center is part of Rockford SD 205 School District.
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