Enrollment
196
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Childhood Cntr compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Early Childhood Cntr
Early Childhood Cntr is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Dolton, Illinois, enrolling 196 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 196 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly African American (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
The surrounding Dolton Sd 148 spends $20,678 per pupil, 21% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Dolton's public schools, it stands alongside Diekman Elem School (227 students): Early Childhood Cntr is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 12.6:1).
Dolton Sd 148 also operates Lincoln Elementary School (342 students) and Washington Elem School (282 students) alongside Early Childhood Cntr.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Early Childhood Cntr compares
Early Childhood Cntr on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,678
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dolton Sd 148, which includes Early Childhood Cntr.
$20,678
Per student
+21%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.1%
State 55.4%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~196 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Early Childhood Cntr a good school?
Early Childhood Cntr earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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