District 126 Early Childhood Center

District 126 Early Childhood Center serves 117 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 117 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • 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 117 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
117 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of District 126 Early Childhood Center is 0.70, which is equal to 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
29:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of District 126 Early Childhood Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
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
42%
28%
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
16%
16%
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
32%
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.
0.70
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend District 126 Early Childhood Center?
117 students attend District 126 Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of District 126 Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% 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 29:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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 (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 117 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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