- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Des Plaines, IL
Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171314006784
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Learning Center earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #17 of 17
- public schools in Des Plaines · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 290
- students enrolled
Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #17 of 17 public schools in Des Plaines, IL.
School address
District: East Maine Sd 63 · Illinois
NCES ID 171314006784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Early Learning Center held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 171314006784 · Des Plaines, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 19.3:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Gemini Middle School (1,111 students)
Early Learning Center held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gemini Middle
Gemini Middle School
1,111 students
- Apollo Elem Sc
Apollo Elem School
536 students
- Mark Twain Ele
Mark Twain Elem School
489 students
- V H Nelson Ele
V H Nelson Elem School
479 students
- Washington Ele 406
Washington Elem School
406 students
- This school 290
Early Learning Center
290 students
What this shows Early Learning Center reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Learning Center compares
Early Learning Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 94% in Illinois - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$20,003
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
Asian 41.7%
White 26.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Largest group: Asian at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for East Maine Sd 63 reports $20,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Apollo Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| V H Nelson Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Des Plaines
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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Learning Center
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has 290 students enrolled. It is a public school in Des Plaines, IL. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center is 19.3:1, which is 38% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Early Learning Center is Asian at 41.7% of enrollment, in Des Plaines, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Learning Center rank among public schools in Des Plaines?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #17 of 17 public schools in Des Plaines, 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 Des Plaines on the city page.
What other schools are in East Maine Sd 63?
Besides Early Learning Center, East Maine Sd 63 also operates Gemini Middle School (1,111 students), Apollo Elem School (536 students), and Mark Twain Elem School (489 students). See the East Maine Sd 63 district page for the complete list.