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Early Childhood

401 S 8th St
Quincy, IL 62301
Early Childhood serves 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Early Childhood's student population of 451 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Childhood is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
10%
17%
White
67%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Early Childhood?
451 students attend Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Early Childhood students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood?
Early Childhood has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Childhood offer ?
Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood part of?
Early Childhood is part of Quincy School District 172.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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