Early Childhood Center serves 186 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Early Childhood Center's student population of 186 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 140% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.22, 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
16:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
88%
17%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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 Early Childhood Center?
186 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Early Childhood Center students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Dolton School District 148.
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