Donald C Parker Early Educ Center serves 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center's student population of 562 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
562 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Donald C Parker Early Educ Center is 0.56, 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
1%
6%
Hispanic
20%
28%
Black
8%
16%
White
63%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Donald C Parker Early Educ Center often compared to?
Donald C Parker Early Educ Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Caledonia Elementary School, Durand Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Donald C Parker Early Educ Center?
562 students attend Donald C Parker Early Educ Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Donald C Parker Early Educ Center students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donald C Parker Early Educ Center?
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Donald C Parker Early Educ Center offer ?
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Donald C Parker Early Educ Center part of?
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center is part of Harlem Ud 122 School District.
School Reviews
5 2/28/2022
I am so glad that my child has a different principal than my niece had a couple of years ago. It makes all the difference when someone in charge actually CARES about the kids and makes you feel welcome.
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