- Enrollment
- 4,186
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174125005882
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Waukegan · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 221
- students enrolled
Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174125005882 · Waukegan, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 20.1:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Waukegan High School (4,186 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 6 schools in Waukegan. 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
- Waukegan High
Waukegan High School
4,186 students
- John R Lewis M 721
John R Lewis Middle School
721 students
- Miguel Juarez 651
Miguel Juarez Middle School
651 students
- Robert E Abbot 585
Robert E Abbott Middle School
585 students
- Glenwood Eleme 577
Glenwood Elementary School
577 students
- This school 221
Early Learning Center
221 students
What this shows Early Learning Center reports 221 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 44% | 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
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 96% in Illinois - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$21,843
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
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waukegan Cusd 60, which includes Early Learning Center.
$21,843
Per student
+20%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 63.4%
Federal 12.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukegan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower 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 | Lower 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 | 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
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Waukegan
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Carman-Buckner Elem School
Standard public school
509 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Oakdale Elem School
Standard public school
505 students 22:1 students per teacher
North Elem School
Standard public school
498 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Clearview Elem School
Standard public school
404 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Elem School
Standard public school
318 students 13.8:1 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 (~221 students)
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 20.1:1, which is 44% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 28% 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 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 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.
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