Thomas Early Childhood Center serves 132 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Thomas Early Childhood Center's student population of 132 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thomas Early Childhood Center is 0.38, 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
7:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
6%
Hispanic
78%
27%
Black
5%
17%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
58%
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 Thomas Early Childhood Center?
132 students attend Thomas Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Thomas Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Early Childhood Center?
Thomas Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas Early Childhood Center offer ?
Thomas Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Thomas Early Childhood Center part of?
Thomas Early Childhood Center is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Thomas Early Childhood Center located?
Thomas Early Childhood Center is located in the McKinley Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other public schools located in McKinley Park.
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