Early Learning Center serves 142 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Early Learning Center's student population of 142 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Learning Center is 0.22, 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
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
6%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
88%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Learning Center?
142 students attend Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Early Learning Center students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Learning Center offer ?
Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Early Learning Center part of?
Early Learning Center is part of Effingham CUSD 40 School District.
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