Summerdale Early Childhood Center serves 473 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Summerdale Early Childhood Center's student population of 473 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Summerdale Early Childhood Center is 0.57, 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
25:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
17%
27%
Black
62%
17%
White
14%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
30%
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 Summerdale Early Childhood Center?
473 students attend Summerdale Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Summerdale Early Childhood Center students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summerdale Early Childhood Center?
Summerdale Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Summerdale Early Childhood Center offer ?
Summerdale Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Summerdale Early Childhood Center part of?
Summerdale Early Childhood Center is part of Rockford SD 205 School District.
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