Crete-monee Early Childhood Center serves 213 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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: 213 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crete-monee Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Crete-monee Early Childhood Center's student population of 213 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
213 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings
The diversity score of Crete-monee Early Childhood Center is 0.64, 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
14:1
13:1

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

Hispanic
26%
28%

Black
51%
16%

White
18%
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%

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 Crete-monee Early Childhood Center?
213 students attend Crete-monee Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Crete-monee Early Childhood Center students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crete-monee Early Childhood Center?
Crete-monee Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crete-monee Early Childhood Center offer ?
Crete-monee Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Crete-monee Early Childhood Center part of?
Crete-monee Early Childhood Center is part of Crete Monee CUSD 201u School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Early Dismissal (Last Day of School)
June 04, 2025 (Wednesday)
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