Vick Early Childhood & Family Center serves 316 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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: 316 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vick Early Childhood & Family Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Vick Early Childhood & Family Center's student population of 316 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vick Early Childhood & Family Center is 0.67, 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
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
41%
27%
Black
15%
17%
White
37%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
12%
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 Vick Early Childhood & Family Center?
316 students attend Vick Early Childhood & Family Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Vick Early Childhood & Family Center students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vick Early Childhood & Family Center?
Vick Early Childhood & Family Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vick Early Childhood & Family Center offer ?
Vick Early Childhood & Family Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Vick Early Childhood & Family Center part of?
Vick Early Childhood & Family Center is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Vick Early Childhood & Family Center located?
Vick Early Childhood & Family Center is located in the Kennedy Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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