Early Step Pre-school serves 50 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings
Early Step Pre-school ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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Early Step Pre-school's student population of 50 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
50 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
The diversity score of Early Step Pre-school is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
80%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
27%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 Step Pre-school?
50 students attend Early Step Pre-school.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Early Step Pre-school students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Step Pre-school?
Early Step Pre-school has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Early Step Pre-school offer ?
Early Step Pre-school offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Step Pre-school part of?
Early Step Pre-school is part of River Bend CUSD 2 School District.
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