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Early Learning Center

2501 S 1st St
Springfield, IL 62704
Early Learning Center serves 555 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 555 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Early Learning Center's student population of 555 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
555 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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The diversity score of Early Learning Center is 0.65, 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
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
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Hispanic
2%
27%
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Black
44%
17%
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White
37%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Early Learning Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Early Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
555 students attend Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Early Learning Center students are Black, 37% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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 Springfield SD 186 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 555 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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