The Early Years serves 235 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Early Years's student population of 235 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Early Years is 0.49, 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
26:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
4%
27%
Black
11%
17%
White
69%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
57%
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 The Early Years?
235 students attend The Early Years.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of The Early Years students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 4% 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 14:1.
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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