Early Learning Center serves 163 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Early Learning Center's student population of 163 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Learning Center is 0.41, 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
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
76%
28%
Black
13%
16%
White
6%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
21%
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 Learning Center?
163 students attend Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Early Learning Center offer ?
Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Learning Center part of?
Early Learning Center is part of Waukegan CUSD 60 School District.
School Calendar
View the Early Learning Center yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - District Closed
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Winter Break -Schools Closed
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - Schools Closed
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
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