Champaign Early Chldhd Center

809 N Neil St
Champaign, IL 61820
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Champaign Early Chldhd Center serves 268 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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: 268 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Champaign Early Chldhd Center's student population of 268 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
268 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Champaign Early Chldhd Center is 0.69, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Champaign Early Chldhd Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Champaign Early Chldhd Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
50%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Champaign Early Chldhd Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
16%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Champaign Early Chldhd Center and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Champaign Early Chldhd Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Champaign Early Chldhd Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Champaign Early Chldhd Center and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Champaign Early Chldhd 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)
39%
27%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Champaign Early Chldhd Center often compared to?
Champaign Early Chldhd Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Urbana Early Childhood Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Champaign Early Chldhd Center?
268 students attend Champaign Early Chldhd Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Champaign Early Chldhd Center students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Champaign Early Chldhd Center?
Champaign Early Chldhd Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Champaign Early Chldhd Center offer ?
Champaign Early Chldhd Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Champaign Early Chldhd Center part of?
Champaign Early Chldhd Center is part of Champaign CUSD 4 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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