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Thomas Early Childhood Center

Public Prekindergarten PK

 3625 S Hoyne Ave
       Chicago, IL  60609-1147

(773) 535-4088

District: Chicago Public Schools District 299

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $38,516 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.5 Help
Number of students:  132

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.0%
Asian:
9.1%
African American:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.6% Help


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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas Early Childhood Center is $38,516, which is the highest among 3 prekindergarten schools in the Chicago Public Schools District 299!
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Thomas Early Childhood Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Chicago Public Schools District 299:

SchoolDigger ranks Chicago Public Schools District 299 688th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Enrollment information for Thomas Early Childhood Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 15 4 4 171 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2008 2 1 2 87 0 n/a n/a 5 97
2009 11 2 3 137 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2010 5 3 4 160 0 n/a n/a 1 173
2011 5 7 0 194 0 0 4 0 210
2012 6 4 0 184 0 0 8 0 202
2013 4 2 3 177 2 0 1 0 189
2014 10 5 4 152 1 0 5 0 177
2015 10 3 4 146 0 0 2 0 165
2016 16 1 6 150 0 0 3 0 176
2017 10 0 7 136 0 0 2 0 155
2018 14 3 5 129 0 0 3 0 154
2019 19 2 8 128 0 0 5 0 162
2020 9 0 5 66 0 0 5 0 85
2021 10 0 9 54 0 0 4 0 77
2022 9 1 6 56 0 0 5 0 77
2023 4 6 12 103 1 0 6 0 132

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thomas Early Childhood Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 194 n/a n/a n/a
2008 97 n/a n/a n/a
2009 153 n/a n/a n/a
2010 173 11.0 15.7 n/a
2011 210 12.0 17.5 n/a
2012 202 12.0 16.8 98.5
2013 189 14.0 13.4 98.4
2014 177 13.0 13.6 94.4
2015 165 12.0 13.7 90.3
2016 176 14.0 12.5 83
2017 155 15.1 10.2 81.3
2018 154 13.1 11.7 70.1
2019 162 16.0 10.1 73.5
2020 85 15.0 5.6 49.4
2021 77 n/a n/a n/a
2022 77 16.7 4.5 51.9
2023 132 17.5 7.5 63.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thomas Early Childhood Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 194 n/a n/a n/a
2008 97 n/a n/a n/a
2009 153 n/a n/a n/a
2010 173 11.0 15.7 n/a
2011 210 12.0 17.5 n/a
2012 202 12.0 16.8 98.5
2013 189 14.0 13.4 98.4
2014 177 13.0 13.6 94.4
2015 165 12.0 13.7 90.3
2016 176 14.0 12.5 83
2017 155 15.1 10.2 81.3
2018 154 13.1 11.7 70.1
2019 162 16.0 10.1 73.5
2020 85 15.0 5.6 49.4
2021 77 n/a n/a n/a
2022 77 16.7 4.5 51.9
2023 132 17.5 7.5 63.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Thomas Early Childhood Center

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal
201597.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%
201697.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%94.6%97.8%97.3%97.3%
201794.6%95.2%95.2%95.2%94.0%94.6%95.2%95.2%
201893.4%94.0%94.0%94.0%93.4%94.0%93.4%94.0%
201994.6%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%94.6%94.0%94.0%
202490.7%91.5%91.5%91.5%87.6%90.7%84.5%92.3%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Thomas Early Childhood Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $721 (2.3%) $30,265 (97.7%) $30,986
2020 $464 (1.4%) $32,841 (98.6%) $33,306
2021 $3,242 (7.5%) $40,229 (92.5%) $43,472
2022 $3,242 (7.5%) $40,229 (92.5%) $43,472
2023 $9,284 (17.6%) $43,554 (82.4%) $52,838
2024 $8,578 (22.3%) $29,937 (77.7%) $38,516

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas Early Childhood Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students162132
 18.5%
African American26
 200%
American Indian01
Asian812
 50%
Hispanic128103
 19.5%
Pacific Islander00
White194
 78.9%
Two or More Races56
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.5%63.6%
 9.8%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 132 students attended Thomas Early Childhood Center.

Students at Thomas Early Childhood Center are 78% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% White.


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