Jefferson Early Childhood Center serves 184 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Jefferson Early Childhood Center's student population of 184 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson Early Childhood Center is 0.71, which is more 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
26:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
34%
27%
Black
12%
17%
White
40%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
14%
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 Jefferson Early Childhood Center?
184 students attend Jefferson Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Jefferson Early Childhood Center students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Early Childhood Center?
Jefferson Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jefferson Early Childhood Center offer ?
Jefferson Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Jefferson Early Childhood Center part of?
Jefferson Early Childhood Center is part of Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 School District.
In what neighborhood is Jefferson Early Childhood Center located?
Jefferson Early Childhood Center is located in the Villa Park neighborhood of Moline, IL.
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