Early Childhood serves 287 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Childhood's student population of 287 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
6%
Hispanic
24%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
64%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
12%
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 Early Childhood?
287 students attend Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Early Childhood students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood?
Early Childhood has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Early Childhood offer ?
Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood part of?
Early Childhood is part of Elmhurst SD 205 School District.
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