Mercer County Elc serves 81 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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: 81 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mercer County Elc's student population of 81 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mercer County Elc is 0.12, 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
27:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
3%
17%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mercer County Elc?
81 students attend Mercer County Elc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mercer County Elc students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mercer County Elc?
Mercer County Elc has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mercer County Elc offer ?
Mercer County Elc offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Mercer County Elc part of?
Mercer County Elc is part of Mercer County School District 404.
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