- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jacksonville, IL
The Early Years
Federal NCES profile for The Early Years, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172028004190
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Early Years earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 247
- students enrolled
The Early Years has class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Early Years ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Jacksonville, IL.
School address
District: Jacksonville Sd 117 · Illinois
NCES ID 172028004190 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
The Early Years held near 233 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 172028004190 · Jacksonville, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 27.4:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville High School (890 students)
The Early Years held near 233 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
The Early Years in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jacksonville H
Jacksonville High School
890 students
- Jacksonville M
Jacksonville Middle School
680 students
- Eisenhower Ele 349
Eisenhower Elem School
349 students
- South Jacksonv 311
South Jacksonville Elem School
311 students
- Washington Ele 264
Washington Elem School
264 students
- This school 247
The Early Years
247 students
What this shows The Early Years reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Early Years compares
The Early Years held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.4:1 | ▲ 96% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.4:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
27.4:1
students per teacher
- 96% above state mean
Top 99% in Illinois - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,969
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 + 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 64.0%
Two or More 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
African American 8.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, The Early Years is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Jacksonville Sd 117 reports $15,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Early Years Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jacksonville Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Jacksonville Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Early Years's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~247 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Early Years
How many students attend The Early Years?
The Early Years has 247 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jacksonville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 233 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Early Years?
The student-teacher ratio at The Early Years is 27.4:1, which is 96% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Early Years?
The largest demographic group at The Early Years is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Early Years?
The Early Years has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 The Early Years rank among public schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, The Early Years ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jacksonville Sd 117?
Besides The Early Years, Jacksonville Sd 117 also operates Jacksonville High School (890 students), Jacksonville Middle School (680 students), and Eisenhower Elem School (349 students). See the Jacksonville Sd 117 district page for the complete list.