District 126 Early Childhood Center

District 126 Early Childhood Center serves 99 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 99 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

District 126 Early Childhood Center's student population of 99 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
99 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of District 126 Early Childhood Center 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in District 126 Early Childhood Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
44%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in District 126 Early Childhood Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in District 126 Early Childhood Center and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
38%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in District 126 Early Childhood Center and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in District 126 Early Childhood 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 District 126 Early Childhood Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of District 126 Early Childhood Center and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend District 126 Early Childhood Center?
99 students attend District 126 Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of District 126 Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of District 126 Early Childhood Center?
District 126 Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does District 126 Early Childhood Center offer ?
District 126 Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is District 126 Early Childhood Center part of?
District 126 Early Childhood Center is part of Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 99 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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