Enrollment
434
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Quincy, IL
Early Childhood
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173300005520
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Quincy · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 434
- students enrolled
Early Childhood has class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Quincy, IL.
School address
District: Quincy Sd 172 · Illinois
NCES ID 173300005520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+106% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Childhood compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Early Childhood
Early Childhood is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Quincy, Illinois, enrolling 434 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.9:1 is larger than about 99% of Illinois schools and 106% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 434 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Two or More (16%) (diversity index 47/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Quincy Sd 172 spends $11,626 per pupil, 32% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Quincy Sd 172 also operates Quincy Sr High School (1,847 students) and Quincy Jr High School (1,295 students) alongside Early Childhood.
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 compares
Early Childhood on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.9:1 | ▲ 106% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
28.9:1
students per teacher
- 106% 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.
Engagement
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,626
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
White 70.3%
Two or More 16.4%
African American 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Early Childhood is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Quincy Sd 172, which includes Early Childhood.
$11,626
Per student
-32%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.9%
State 32.8%
Federal 14.3%
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quincy Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonel George Iles Elem Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Childhood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,295
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~434 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood
How many students attend Early Childhood?
Early Childhood has 434 students enrolled. It is a public school in Quincy, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood is 28.9:1, which is 106% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 84% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Quincy, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood?
Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Early Childhood rank among public schools in Quincy?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Quincy, 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 Quincy on the city page.
Is Early Childhood a good school?
Early Childhood earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. 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 Quincy Sd 172?
Besides Early Childhood, Quincy Sd 172 also operates Quincy Sr High School (1,847 students), Quincy Jr High School (1,295 students), and Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School (588 students). See the Quincy Sd 172 district page for the complete list.
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