- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, IL
Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173708005743
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 549
- students enrolled
Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #1 of 5 schools in Springfield, IL.
School address
District: Springfield Sd 186 · Illinois
NCES ID 173708005743 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173708005743 · Springfield, IL Other · MID · TRAD
549 enr · 17.2:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield High School (1,308 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 5 schools in Springfield. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. 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
- Springfield Hi
Springfield High School
1,308 students
- Springfield So
Springfield Southeast High Sch
1,229 students
- Lanphier High
Lanphier High School
1,117 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
709 students
- This school
Early Learning Center
549 students
- Jefferson Midd 517
Jefferson Middle School
517 students
What this shows Early Learning Center reports 549 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Learning Center compares
Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 23% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in Illinois - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$21,554
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 45.9%
White 28.8%
Two or More 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Sd 186, which includes Early Learning Center.
$21,554
Per student
+18%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 35.9%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springfield Southeast High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lanphier High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | 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
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Springfield
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Harvard Park Elem School
Standard public school
370 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Ridgely Elem School
Standard public school
343 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Feitshans Elem Sch
Standard public school
288 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Edwin a Lee Elementary School
Standard public school
204 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~549 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Learning Center
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has 549 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center is 17.2:1, which is 23% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% 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 African American at 45.9% of enrollment, in Springfield, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #1 of 5 schools in Springfield, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield Sd 186?
Besides Early Learning Center, Springfield Sd 186 also operates Springfield High School (1,308 students), Springfield Southeast High Sch (1,229 students), and Lanphier High School (1,117 students). See the Springfield Sd 186 district page for the complete list.
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