Bright Futures Pre-k Prog serves 180 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bright Futures Pre-k Prog ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Bright Futures Pre-k Prog's student population of 180 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bright Futures Pre-k Prog 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
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
10%
27%
Black
23%
17%
White
53%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
26%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bright Futures Pre-k Prog?
180 students attend Bright Futures Pre-k Prog.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Bright Futures Pre-k Prog students are White, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bright Futures Pre-k Prog?
Bright Futures Pre-k Prog has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bright Futures Pre-k Prog offer ?
Bright Futures Pre-k Prog offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Bright Futures Pre-k Prog part of?
Bright Futures Pre-k Prog is part of Galesburg CUSD 205 School District.
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