- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dolton, IL
Early Childhood Cntr
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Cntr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171245001598
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood Cntr earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Dolton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 196
- students enrolled
Early Childhood Cntr has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Cntr ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Dolton, IL.
School address
District: Dolton Sd 148 · Illinois
NCES ID 171245001598 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Early Childhood Cntr grew from 131 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (+42.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 171245001598 · Dolton, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
196 enr · 14:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elementary School (342 students)
Early Childhood Cntr grew from 131 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (+42.0%). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Early Childhood Cntr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
342 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elem School
282 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary School
259 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elem School
248 students
- Park Elementar
Park Elementary School
197 students
- This school
Early Childhood Cntr
196 students
What this shows Early Childhood Cntr reports 196 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Childhood Cntr compares
Early Childhood Cntr 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
196
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Illinois - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$26,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: African American at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Early Childhood Cntr is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Dolton Sd 148 reports $26,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Childhood Cntr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Childhood Cntr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Dolton
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 (~196 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Cntr
How many students attend Early Childhood Cntr?
Early Childhood Cntr has 196 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dolton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Cntr?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Cntr is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood Cntr?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood Cntr is African American at 89.3% of enrollment, in Dolton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Cntr?
Early Childhood Cntr has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Cntr rank among public schools in Dolton?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Cntr ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Dolton, 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 Dolton on the city page.
What other schools are in Dolton Sd 148?
Besides Early Childhood Cntr, Dolton Sd 148 also operates Lincoln Elementary School (342 students), Washington Elem School (282 students), and Franklin Elementary School (259 students). See the Dolton Sd 148 district page for the complete list.