Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Center serves 509 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Center's student population of 509 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 105% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Center is 0.67, 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
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
51%
28%
Black
22%
16%
White
15%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
17%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Center?
509 students attend Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Center students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Center?
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Center offer ?
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Center part of?
Dr. James Mitchem Erly Chldhd Center is part of Valley View Community Unit School District 365u.
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