Champaign Early Chldhd Center serves 268 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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: 268 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Champaign Early Chldhd Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Champaign Early Chldhd Center's student population of 268 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Champaign Early Chldhd Center is 0.69, 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
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
19%
28%
Black
50%
16%
White
16%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
39%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Champaign Early Chldhd Center often compared to?
Champaign Early Chldhd Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Urbana Early Childhood Center by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Champaign Early Chldhd Center?
268 students attend Champaign Early Chldhd Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Champaign Early Chldhd Center students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Champaign Early Chldhd Center?
Champaign Early Chldhd Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Champaign Early Chldhd Center offer ?
Champaign Early Chldhd Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Champaign Early Chldhd Center part of?
Champaign Early Chldhd Center is part of Champaign CUSD 4 School District.
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