Blair Early Childhood Center serves 174 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blair Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Blair Early Childhood Center's student population of 174 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Blair Early Childhood Center is 0.33, 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
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
80%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
17%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Blair Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Blair Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Dore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Blair Early Childhood Center?
174 students attend Blair Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Blair Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blair Early Childhood Center?
Blair Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blair Early Childhood Center offer ?
Blair Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Blair Early Childhood Center part of?
Blair Early Childhood Center is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Blair Early Childhood Center located?
Blair Early Childhood Center is located in the Clearing neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 3 other public schools located in Clearing.
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