- Enrollment
- 4,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chicago, IL
Thomas Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170993005886
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Early Childhood Center earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 394
- schools in Chicago · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.2:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 123
- students enrolled
Thomas Early Childhood Center has class sizes smaller than 98% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Early Childhood Center ranks #3 of 394 schools in Chicago, IL.
School address
District: City of Chicago Sd 299 · Illinois
NCES ID 170993005886 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Thomas Early Childhood Center shrank from 132 students in 2022-23 to 124 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 170993005886 · Chicago, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
123 enr · 7.2:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Lane Technical High School (4,604 students)
Thomas Early Childhood Center shrank from 132 students in 2022-23 to 124 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Thomas Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lane Technical
Lane Technical High School
4,604 students
- Taft High Scho
Taft High School
4,487 students
- Curie Metropol
Curie Metropolitan High School
3,099 students
- Kenwood Academ
Kenwood Academy High School
2,268 students
- Young Magnet H
Young Magnet High School
2,223 students
- This school 123
Thomas Early Childhood Center
123 students
What this shows Thomas Early Childhood Center reports 123 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Early Childhood Center compares
Thomas 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 | 7.2:1 | ▼ 49% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 123 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.2:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
123
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
7.2:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 2% in Illinois - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$22,699
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 123 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 72.4%
White 15.4%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Thomas Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for City of Chicago Sd 299 reports $22,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Technical High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curie Metropolitan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenwood Academy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Young Magnet High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,487
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 3,099
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Chicago
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lane Technical High School
Standard public school
4,604 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Taft High School
Standard public school
4,487 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Kenwood Academy High School
Standard public school
2,268 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Young Magnet High School
Standard public school
2,223 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Disney Elem Magnet School
Standard public school
1,384 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Morgan Park High School
Standard public school
1,349 students 19:1 students per teacher
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 (~123 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Thomas Early Childhood Center?
Thomas Early Childhood Center has 123 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chicago, IL. CCD year-over-year: 132 (2022-23) → 124 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Early Childhood Center is 7.2:1, which is 49% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 54% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Early Childhood Center is Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment, in Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Early Childhood Center?
Thomas Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Thomas Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Early Childhood Center ranks #3 of 394 schools in Chicago, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chicago on the city page.
What other schools are in City of Chicago Sd 299?
Besides Thomas Early Childhood Center, City of Chicago Sd 299 also operates Lane Technical High School (4,604 students), Taft High School (4,487 students), and Curie Metropolitan High School (3,099 students). See the City of Chicago Sd 299 district page for the complete list.