- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alsip, IL
District 126 Early Childhood Ctr
Federal NCES profile for District 126 Early Childhood Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170348006690
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
District 126 Early Childhood Ctr earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Alsip · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 40.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 122
- students enrolled
District 126 Early Childhood Ctr has class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, District 126 Early Childhood Ctr ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Alsip, IL.
School address
District: Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126 · Illinois
NCES ID 170348006690 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
District 126 Early Childhood Ctr grew from 99 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (+18.2%).
Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 170348006690 · Alsip, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
122 enr · 40.7:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Stony Creek Elem School (652 students)
District 126 Early Childhood Ctr grew from 99 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (+18.2%). Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
District 126 Early Childhood Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stony Creek El
Stony Creek Elem School
652 students
- Prairie Jr Hig
Prairie Jr High School
303 students
- Hazelgreen Ele
Hazelgreen Elem School
290 students
- Lane Elem Scho 228
Lane Elem School
228 students
- This school 122
District 126 Early Childhood Ctr
122 students
What this shows District 126 Early Childhood Ctr reports 122 students on the CCD universe file.
How District 126 Early Childhood Ctr compares
District 126 Early Childhood Ctr is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 40.7:1 | ▲ 191% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 122 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
40.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
122
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
40.7:1
students per teacher
- 191% above state mean
Top 99% in Illinois - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$18,460
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.8%
White 27.9%
African American 14.8%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, District 126 Early Childhood Ctr is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126 reports $18,460 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How District 126 Early Childhood Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Creek Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hazelgreen Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lane Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to District 126 Early Childhood Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~122 students)
Frequently asked questions about District 126 Early Childhood Ctr
How many students attend District 126 Early Childhood Ctr?
District 126 Early Childhood Ctr has 122 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alsip, IL. CCD year-over-year: 99 (2022-23) → 117 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at District 126 Early Childhood Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at District 126 Early Childhood Ctr is 40.7:1, which is 191% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 159% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of District 126 Early Childhood Ctr?
The largest demographic group at District 126 Early Childhood Ctr is Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment, in Alsip, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for District 126 Early Childhood Ctr?
District 126 Early Childhood Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does District 126 Early Childhood Ctr rank among public schools in Alsip?
By Resource Investment Index, District 126 Early Childhood Ctr ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Alsip, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alsip on the city page.
What other schools are in Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126?
Besides District 126 Early Childhood Ctr, Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126 also operates Stony Creek Elem School (652 students), Prairie Jr High School (303 students), and Hazelgreen Elem School (290 students). See the Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126 district page for the complete list.