How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Early Learning Center | Springfield Ball Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Springfield, IL | Springfield, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | elementary |
| Enrollment | 549 | 394 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.2:1 | 15.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Early Learning Center | Springfield Ball Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,525 | $20,525 |
| District | Springfield Sd 186 | Springfield Sd 186 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Early Learning Center | Springfield Ball Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28.8% | 35.5% |
| African American | 45.9% | 44.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.6% | 1.5% |
| Asian | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 17.5% | 17.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Early Learning Center | Springfield Ball Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 41.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.