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Early Learning Center

1721 N Mcaree Rd
Waukegan, IL 60085
Early Learning Center serves 216 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 216 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Early Learning Center's student population of 216 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Learning Center is 0.36, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
79%
28%
Black
13%
16%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
21%
27%
School Statewide Testing
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 Learning Center?
216 students attend Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Learning Center offer ?
Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Learning Center part of?
Early Learning Center is part of Waukegan Community Unit School District 60.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 216 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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