- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mt Prospect, IL
The Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for The Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171377006786
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Early Learning Center earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Mt Prospect · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 270
- students enrolled
The Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Early Learning Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in Mt Prospect, IL.
School address
District: Comm Cons Sd 59 · Illinois
NCES ID 171377006786 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
The Early Learning Center grew from 282 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (+20.9%).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 171377006786 · Mt Prospect, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 15:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Grove Jr High School (741 students)
The Early Learning Center grew from 282 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (+20.9%). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
The Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grove Jr High
Grove Jr High School
741 students
- Friendship Jr
Friendship Jr High School
633 students
- Holmes Jr High
Holmes Jr High School
459 students
- Salt Creek Ele
Salt Creek Elem School
410 students
- Clearmont Elem
Clearmont Elem School
408 students
- This school 270
The Early Learning Center
270 students
What this shows The Early Learning Center reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Early Learning Center compares
The Early Learning 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$24,948
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 270 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 36.7%
White 27.8%
Asian 25.9%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, The Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Comm Cons Sd 59 reports $24,948 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Friendship Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holmes Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salt Creek Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clearmont Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Mt Prospect
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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Early Learning Center
How many students attend The Early Learning Center?
The Early Learning Center has 270 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mt Prospect, IL. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), up 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at The Early Learning Center is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at The Early Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 36.7% of enrollment, in Mt Prospect, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Early Learning Center?
The Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 The Early Learning Center rank among schools in Mt Prospect?
By Resource Investment Index, The Early Learning Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in Mt Prospect, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mt Prospect on the city page.
What other schools are in Comm Cons Sd 59?
Besides The Early Learning Center, Comm Cons Sd 59 also operates Grove Jr High School (741 students), Friendship Jr High School (633 students), and Holmes Jr High School (459 students). See the Comm Cons Sd 59 district page for the complete list.