Early Childhood serves 244 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
5%
27%
Black
32%
17%
White
46%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
31%
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?
244 students attend Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Early Childhood students are White, 32% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
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 Alton Community Unit School District 11.
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