Macarthur Early Childhood Center serves 126 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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School Overview
Macarthur Early Childhood Center's student population of 126 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Macarthur Early Childhood Center is 0.56, 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
32:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
27%
Black
13%
17%
White
63%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
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?
126 students attend Macarthur Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Macarthur Early Childhood Center students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macarthur Early Childhood Center?
Macarthur Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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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