Macarthur Early Childhood Center serves 137 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Macarthur Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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School Overview
Macarthur Early Childhood Center's student population of 137 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
137 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Macarthur Early Childhood Center is 0.59, 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
23:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
7%
28%
Black
18%
16%
White
60%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
33%
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 Macarthur Early Childhood Center?
137 students attend Macarthur Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Macarthur Early Childhood Center students are White, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macarthur Early Childhood Center?
Macarthur Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Macarthur Early Childhood Center offer ?
Macarthur Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Macarthur Early Childhood Center part of?
Macarthur Early Childhood Center is part of Macomb CUSD 185 School District.
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