- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cary, IL
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170873006622
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Cary · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 316
- students enrolled
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Cary, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center shrank from 307 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 170873006622 · Cary, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 16.6:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Cary Jr High School (761 students)
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center shrank from 307 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cary Jr High S
Cary Jr High School
761 students
- Deer Path Elem
Deer Path Elem School
452 students
- Three Oaks Sch
Three Oaks School
443 students
- Briargate Elem
Briargate Elem School
400 students
- This school
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center
316 students
What this shows Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center compares
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center is a shrinking 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Illinois - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,892
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Cary Ccsd 26 reports $15,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cary Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deer Path Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Three Oaks School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Briargate Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center?
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center has 316 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cary, IL. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center is 16.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Cary, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center?
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Cary?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Cary, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cary on the city page.
What other schools are in Cary Ccsd 26?
Besides Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center, Cary Ccsd 26 also operates Cary Jr High School (761 students), Deer Path Elem School (452 students), and Three Oaks School (443 students). See the Cary Ccsd 26 district page for the complete list.