Crete-monee Early Childhood Center serves 213 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crete-monee Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Crete-monee Early Childhood Center's student population of 213 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1905
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 18, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. May 29, 2026
School Motto
The Early Learning Center will create a foundation for a positive educational experience for young children.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Crete-monee Early Childhood Center is 0.64, 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
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
26%
28%
Black
51%
16%
White
18%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Crete-monee Early Childhood Center?
213 students attend Crete-monee Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Crete-monee Early Childhood Center students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crete-monee Early Childhood Center?
Crete-monee Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crete-monee Early Childhood Center offer ?
Crete-monee Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Crete-monee Early Childhood Center part of?
Crete-monee Early Childhood Center is part of Crete Monee CUSD 201u School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School (Grades 1-9)
August 18, 2025 (Monday)
First Day of School (PreK, K, & Grades 10-12)
August 20, 2025 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
March 30, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day of School: Early Dismissal (SID K-12)
May 29, 2026 (Friday)
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