Vivian Adams Early Child Center serves 376 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vivian Adams Early Child Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Vivian Adams Early Child Center's student population of 376 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
Campus Size
10
School Mascot
Honeybear
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vivian Adams Early Child Center is 0.08, 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
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
96%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
36%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Honeybear
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Vivian Adams Early Child Center?
376 students attend Vivian Adams Early Child Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Vivian Adams Early Child Center students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vivian Adams Early Child Center?
Vivian Adams Early Child Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vivian Adams Early Child Center offer ?
Vivian Adams Early Child Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Vivian Adams Early Child Center part of?
Vivian Adams Early Child Center is part of East St Louis SD 189 School District.
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