Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Center serves 514 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Center's student population of 514 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
53%
27%
Black
19%
17%
White
17%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
17%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Center?
514 students attend Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Center students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Center?
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Center offer ?
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Center part of?
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Center is part of Valley View CUSD 365u School District.
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