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Early Learning Center

2501 S 1st St
Springfield, IL 62704
Early Learning Center serves 558 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 558 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Early Learning Center's student population of 558 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
558 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Learning Center is 0.66, 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
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
45%
17%
White
35%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Early Learning Center?
558 students attend Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Early Learning Center students are Black, 35% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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 School District 186.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 558 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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