- Enrollment
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wheaton, IL
Jefferson Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174218002088
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Early Childhood Center earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Wheaton · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 302
- students enrolled
Jefferson Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Early Childhood Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Wheaton, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Jefferson Early Childhood Center grew from 282 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 174218002088 · Wheaton, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 20.1:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Wheaton Warrenville South H S (1,864 students)
Jefferson Early Childhood Center grew from 282 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wheaton Warren
Wheaton Warrenville South H S
1,864 students
- Wheaton North
Wheaton North High School
1,863 students
- Monroe Middle 716
Monroe Middle School
716 students
- Hubble Middle 679
Hubble Middle School
679 students
- Edison Middle 635
Edison Middle School
635 students
- This school 302
Jefferson Early Childhood Center
302 students
What this shows Jefferson Early Childhood Center reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Early Childhood Center compares
Jefferson Early Childhood Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 | 302 | top 63% | - | - |
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.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
$19,208
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
White 54.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Asian 9.3%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 7.0%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Jefferson Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Cusd 200 reports $19,208 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton Warrenville South H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wheaton North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monroe Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hubble Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Wheaton
2 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 (~302 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Jefferson Early Childhood Center?
Jefferson Early Childhood Center has 302 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wheaton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Early Childhood 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 Jefferson Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Early Childhood Center is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Wheaton, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Early Childhood Center?
Jefferson Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Jefferson Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Wheaton?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Early Childhood Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Wheaton, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wheaton on the city page.
What other schools are in Cusd 200?
Besides Jefferson Early Childhood Center, Cusd 200 also operates Wheaton Warrenville South H S (1,864 students), Wheaton North High School (1,863 students), and Monroe Middle School (716 students). See the Cusd 200 district page for the complete list.