Coffeen Early Childhood Center serves 134 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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School Overview
Coffeen Early Childhood Center's student population of 134 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
134 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings
The diversity score of Coffeen Early Childhood Center is 0.15, 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
27:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%

Black
3%
16%

White
92%
45%

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

All Ethnic Groups



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 Coffeen Early Childhood Center?
134 students attend Coffeen Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Coffeen Early Childhood Center students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coffeen Early Childhood Center?
Coffeen Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Coffeen Early Childhood Center offer ?
Coffeen Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Coffeen Early Childhood Center part of?
Coffeen Early Childhood Center is part of Hillsboro CUSD 3 School District.
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