Enrollment
244
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 173996005524
Urbana Early Childhood Ctr — Urbana, IL
Federal NCES profile for Urbana Early Childhood Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 19/100.
👥 Class size 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Urbana Sd 116 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Urbana Early Childhood Ctr compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Urbana Early Childhood Ctr reports 244 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 58% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 45% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Urbana Sd 116 spends $22,601 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.2% from local sources (property taxes), 32.5% from the state, and 15.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Urbana Early Childhood Ctr compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 58% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 25% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
— 58% above state mean
Top 98% in Illinois — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$22,601
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
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
Enrollment 244 Top 25% in Illinois — larger than 75% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 23.1:1 +58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173996005524
Student demographics
African American 47.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
White 13.1%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 5.3%
Largest group: African American at 47.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Urbana Sd 116, which includes Urbana Early Childhood Ctr.
$22,601
Per student
+12%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 32.5%
Federal 15.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Urbana Early Childhood Ctr
How many students attend Urbana Early Childhood Ctr?
Urbana Early Childhood Ctr has 244 students enrolled. It is a other school in Urbana, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urbana Early Childhood Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Urbana Early Childhood Ctr is 23.1:1, which is 58% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Urbana Early Childhood Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Urbana Early Childhood Ctr is African American at 47.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Urbana, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Urbana Early Childhood Ctr?
Urbana Early Childhood Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.