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Early Childhood Center

3519 Wilcox Ave
Bellwood, IL 60104
Early Childhood Center serves 162 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 162 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Early Childhood Center's student population of 162 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Childhood Center is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
52%
28%
Black
43%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
52%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Early Childhood Center?
162 students attend Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center?
Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center offer ?
Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood Center part of?
Early Childhood Center is part of Bellwood SD 88 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 162 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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