The Early Years (2025-26 Ranking)

The Early Years serves 233 students in grades Prekindergarten.

The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 233 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The Early Years's student population of 233 students has grown by 30% over five school years.

The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten

Total Students

233 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	The Early Years
2023	235
2022	247
2021	200
2020	178
2019	178
2018	175
2017	175
2016	169
2015	157
2014	176
2013	167
2012	178
2011	177
2010	182
2009	184

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	The Early Years
2023	9
2022	9
2020	7
2019	7
2018	6
2017	6
2016	5
2015	7
2014	7
2013	10
2012	8
2011	7
2010	8

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Year Founded

1986

Campus Size

5 acres

School Rankings

The of The Early Years is 0.53, 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

26:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	The Early Years	Illinois	Jacksonville SD 117 School District
2023	26:1	14:1	15:1
2022	27:1	14:1	13:1
2020	25:1	15:1	15:1
2019	25:1	15:1	15:1
2018	29:1	16:1	16:1
2017	29:1	15:1	16:1
2016	34:1	16:1	16:1
2015	22:1	16:1	16:1
2014	25:1	16:1	14:1
2013	17:1	13:1	14:1
2012	22:1	16:1	15:1
2011	25:1	16:1	15:1
2010	23:1	16:1	14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	The Early Years	Illinois	Jacksonville SD 117 School District
2023	1%	6%	2%
2020	1%	5%	2%
2019	1%	5%	2%
2018	1%	5%
2017	1%	5%
2014	1%	5%	1%
2010	3%	5%	3%
2009	4%	5%	2%
2008	3%	5%	2%

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Hispanic

28%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	The Early Years	Illinois	Jacksonville SD 117 School District
2023	4%	27%	5%
2022	4%	27%	5%
2021	4%	27%	4%
2020	9%	26%	5%
2019	9%	26%	5%
2018	2%	26%	4%
2017	2%	26%	4%
2016	2%	26%	3%
2015	4%	25%	5%
2014	3%	25%	3%
2013	4%	24%	3%
2012	3%	24%	3%
2011	3%	23%	2%
2010	3%	22%	3%
2009	4%	22%	3%

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Black

17%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	The Early Years	Illinois	Jacksonville SD 117 School District
2023	11%	17%	12%
2022	12%	17%	12%
2021	11%	17%	12%
2020	9%	17%	11%
2019	9%	17%	11%
2018	18%	17%	11%
2017	18%	17%	11%
2016	18%	17%	10%
2015	14%	17%	11%
2014	12%	17%	8%
2013	17%	18%	8%
2012	14%	18%	8%
2011	12%	18%	8%
2010	11%	20%	9%
2009	16%	20%	10%

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White

66%

45%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	The Early Years	Illinois	Jacksonville SD 117 School District
2023	69%	45%	71%
2022	68%	47%	72%
2021	74%	47%	74%
2020	71%	48%	74%
2019	71%	48%	74%
2018	70%	49%	76%
2017	70%	49%	76%
2016	72%	49%	78%
2015	72%	49%	73%
2014	75%	50%	80%
2013	68%	50%	81%
2012	72%	51%	82%
2011	73%	51%	83%
2010	78%	53%	85%
2009	71%	53%	85%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

15%

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	The Early Years	Illinois	Jacksonville SD 117 School District
2023	15%	4%	10%
2022	15%	4%	9%
2021	10%	4%	8%
2020	10%	4%	8%
2019	10%	4%	8%
2018	9%	3%	9%
2017	9%	3%	9%
2016	8%	3%	9%
2015	10%	3%	11%
2014	8%	3%	8%
2013	11%	3%	8%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.53

0.69

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	The Early Years	Illinois	Jacksonville SD 117 School District
2023	0.49	0.70	0.45
2022	0.50	0.68	0.44
2021	0.43	0.68	0.43
2020	0.47	0.68	0.42
2019	0.47	0.68	0.42
2018	0.47	0.67	0.39
2017	0.47	0.67	0.39
2016	0.45	0.67	0.38
2015	0.45	0.67	0.40
2014	0.43	0.66	0.35
2013	0.50	0.66	0.34
2012	0.45	0.65	0.32
2011	0.44	0.66	0.31
2010	0.40	0.64	0.26
2009	0.49	0.64	0.26

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Eligible for

45%

43%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	The Early Years	Illinois	Jacksonville SD 117 School District
2023	44%	43%	56%
2022	42%	43%	55%
2021	52%	44%	55%
2020	46%	47%	55%
2019	46%	47%	55%
2018	59%	46%	54%
2017	59%	46%	54%
2016	100%	47%	65%
2015	64%	52%	64%
2014	72%	47%	61%
2013	98%	45%	59%
2012	41%	21%	29%
2011	64%	39%	48%
2010	73%	37%	43%
2009	64%	33%	38%

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Eligible for (11-12)

57%

27%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2012)
Year	The Early Years	Illinois	Jacksonville SD 117 School District
2012	57%	27%	28%
2011	3%	5%	6%
2010	4%	6%	8%
2009	9%	6%	8%
2008	7%	6%	8%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Jacksonville SD 117 School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend The Early Years?

233 students attend The Early Years.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

66% of The Early Years students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of The Early Years?

The Early Years has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.

What grades does The Early Years offer ?

The Early Years offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten

What school district is The Early Years part of?

The Early Years is part of Jacksonville SD 117 School District.