The Early Years

The Early Years serves 233 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The Early Years's student population of 233 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
233 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of The Early Years is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of The Early Years and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in The Early Years and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in The Early Years and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in The Early Years and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
66%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in The Early Years and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in The Early Years and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in The Early Years.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of The Early Years and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in The Early Years and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
57%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in The Early Years and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend The Early Years?
233 students attend The Early Years.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of The Early Years students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Early Years?
The Early Years has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does The Early Years offer ?
The Early Years offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is The Early Years part of?
The Early Years is part of Jacksonville SD 117 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 233 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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