Enrollment
302
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Early Childhood Center compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Early Childhood Center
Jefferson Early Childhood Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Wheaton, Illinois, enrolling 302 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.1:1 is larger than about 96% of Illinois schools and 44% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 302 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Among Wheaton's public schools, it stands alongside Briar Glen Elem School (523 students): Jefferson Early Childhood Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.1:1 vs 20.1:1).
Cusd 200 also operates Wheaton Warrenville South H S (1,864 students) and Wheaton North High School (1,863 students) alongside Jefferson Early Childhood 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 Jefferson Early Childhood Center compares
Jefferson Early Childhood 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 | 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 (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
$18,690
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 200, which includes Jefferson Early Childhood Center.
$18,690
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.0%
State 26.9%
Federal 6.1%
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 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
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~302 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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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.
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. 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.
Is Jefferson Early Childhood Center a good school?
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. 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 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.
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