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 Stats (2025)
- 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 grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Calendar
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 SD 99 School District.
School Reviews
Review District 99 Early Childhood Center. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles

The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System
The world is in a constant state of change and those who fail to adjust fall behind. Unfortunately, the American public education system has not kept up with the times and is currently facing a number of serious problems. Keep reading to learn about the biggest failures affecting the modern U.S. public education system as well as some of the trends that could spark change.

Florida Governor Calls for More Funding for State鈥檚 Public School System
Florida Governor Rick Scott has introduced a state budget for next year that pumps one billion more dollars into the public school system. We鈥檒l look at his reasons for the increase and the responses to the proposal.

Can Your Child鈥檚 School Meet the National Standards?
The article discusses the challenges public schools face in meeting national educational standards. It examines current performance trends, identifies key issues affecting student achievement, and explores potential solutions for improving academic outcomes across U.S. public schools.