Early Step Pre-school serves 39 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Step Pre-school ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Early Step Pre-school's student population of 39 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Step Pre-school is 0.28, 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
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
84%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Step Pre-school?
39 students attend Early Step Pre-school.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Early Step Pre-school students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Step Pre-school?
Early Step Pre-school has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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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