Enrollment
221
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waukegan, IL
Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174125005882
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Learning Center earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Waukegan · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 221
- students enrolled
Early Learning Center has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #2 of 6 schools in Waukegan, IL.
School address
District: Waukegan Cusd 60 · Illinois
NCES ID 174125005882 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Learning Center compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Early Learning Center
Early Learning Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Waukegan, Illinois, enrolling 221 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 221 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 Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 221 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among Waukegan's public schools, it stands alongside Carman-Buckner Elem School (509 students): Early Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 11.3:1).
Waukegan Cusd 60 also operates Waukegan High School (4,186 students) and John R Lewis Middle School (721 students) alongside Early Learning Center.
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 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Illinois - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$20,269
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Enrollment 221 Top 79% in Illinois - larger than 21% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174125005882
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.5%
African American 12.2%
White 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Early Learning Center is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 221:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waukegan Cusd 60, which includes Early Learning Center.
$20,269
Per student
+19%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 63.4%
Federal 12.2%
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 Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukegan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John R Lewis Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miguel Juarez Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert E Abbott Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 4,186
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Waukegan
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Carman-Buckner Elem School
Standard public school
509 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Oakdale Elem School
Standard public school
505 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
North Elem School
Standard public school
498 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Clearview Elem School
Standard public school
404 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Elem School
Standard public school
318 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Early Learning Center
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has 221 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waukegan, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower 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 Hispanic or Latino at 80.5% of enrollment, in Waukegan, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Early Learning Center rank among schools in Waukegan?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #2 of 6 schools in Waukegan, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waukegan on the city page.
Is Early Learning Center a good school?
Early Learning Center earns 42/100 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 Waukegan Cusd 60?
Besides Early Learning Center, Waukegan Cusd 60 also operates Waukegan High School (4,186 students), John R Lewis Middle School (721 students), and Miguel Juarez Middle School (651 students). See the Waukegan Cusd 60 district page for the complete list.