- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bellwood, IL
Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170576006018
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood Center earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Bellwood · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 178
- students enrolled
Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Bellwood, IL.
School address
District: Bellwood Sd 88 · Illinois
NCES ID 170576006018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Early Childhood Center shrank from 185 students in 2022-23 to 162 in 2023-24 (-12.4%).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 170576006018 · Bellwood, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 22.3:1 · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Roosevelt Middle School (614 students)
Early Childhood Center shrank from 185 students in 2022-23 to 162 in 2023-24 (-12.4%). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roosevelt Midd
Roosevelt Middle School
614 students
- Grant Elem Sch
Grant Elem School
363 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
310 students
- Mckinley Elem
Mckinley Elem School
304 students
- Thurgood Marsh 229
Thurgood Marshall Elem School
229 students
- This school 178
Early Childhood Center
178 students
What this shows Early Childhood Center reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Childhood Center compares
Early Childhood Center is a shrinking 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 59% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 98% in Illinois - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$20,709
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
African American 48.9%
Hispanic or Latino 45.5%
Two or More 3.9%
White 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Bellwood Sd 88 reports $20,709 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grant Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Bellwood
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~178 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has 178 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bellwood, IL. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 162 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center is 22.3:1, which is 59% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood Center is African American at 48.9% of enrollment, in Bellwood, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Bellwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Bellwood, 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 Bellwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Bellwood Sd 88?
Besides Early Childhood Center, Bellwood Sd 88 also operates Roosevelt Middle School (614 students), Grant Elem School (363 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (310 students). See the Bellwood Sd 88 district page for the complete list.