Brokaw Early Learning Center

Brokaw Early Learning Center serves 267 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Brokaw Early Learning Center's student population of 267 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
267 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Brokaw Early Learning Center is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
6%
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Hispanic
33%
27%
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Black
13%
17%
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White
35%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Brokaw Early Learning Center.
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0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Brokaw Early Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brokaw Early Learning Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
13%
27%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Brokaw Early Learning Center?
267 students attend Brokaw Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Brokaw Early Learning Center students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brokaw Early Learning Center?
Brokaw Early Learning Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brokaw Early Learning Center offer ?
Brokaw Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Brokaw Early Learning Center part of?
Brokaw Early Learning Center is part of CUSD 308 School District.
In what neighborhood is Brokaw Early Learning Center located?
Brokaw Early Learning Center is located in the Churchill neighborhood of Oswego, IL. There are 2 other public schools located in Churchill.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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