Thomas Early Childhood Center serves 124 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Thomas Early Childhood Center's student population of 124 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thomas Early Childhood Center is 0.35, 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
11%
6%
Hispanic
80%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
5%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
58%
27%
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 Thomas Early Childhood Center?
124 students attend Thomas Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Thomas Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Early Childhood Center?
Thomas Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thomas Early Childhood Center offer ?
Thomas Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Thomas Early Childhood Center part of?
Thomas Early Childhood Center is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Thomas Early Childhood Center located?
Thomas Early Childhood Center is located in the McKinley Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other public schools located in McKinley Park.
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