District 99 Early Childhood Center serves 177 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
District 99 Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
District 99 Early Childhood Center's student population of 177 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of District 99 Early Childhood Center is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
96%
28%
Black
2%
17%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend District 99 Early Childhood Center?
177 students attend District 99 Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of District 99 Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of District 99 Early Childhood Center?
District 99 Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does District 99 Early Childhood Center offer ?
District 99 Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is District 99 Early Childhood Center part of?
District 99 Early Childhood Center is part of Cicero School District 99.
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