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The Early Years

Public Prekindergarten PK

 516 Jordan St
       Jacksonville, IL  62650-1997

(217) 243-2876

District: Jacksonville School District 117

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,602 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  26.1 Help
Number of students:  235

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.4%
Two or more races:
14.9%
African American:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.2% Help


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Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Early Years is $18,602.
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Jacksonville School District 117:

SchoolDigger ranks Jacksonville School District 117 594th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Enrollment information for The Early Years

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 28 13 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 46
2002 55 28 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 92
2003 55 28 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 92
2004 60 35 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 101
2005 80 27 1 3 0 n/a n/a 12 123
2006 111 21 0 3 0 n/a n/a 21 156
2007 100 20 0 3 2 n/a n/a 23 148
2008 115 19 1 3 0 n/a n/a 24 162
2009 127 25 3 3 0 n/a n/a 26 184
2010 138 17 2 1 0 n/a n/a 24 182
2011 130 21 0 5 0 0 21 0 177
2012 129 25 0 4 0 0 20 0 178
2013 114 28 0 7 0 0 18 0 167
2014 132 21 1 6 1 0 15 0 176
2015 113 21 1 7 0 0 15 0 157
2016 120 30 0 4 0 0 15 0 169
2017 122 30 2 4 0 0 17 0 175
2018 126 31 1 9 1 0 16 0 184
2019 127 16 1 16 0 0 18 0 178
2020 156 30 1 15 0 0 21 0 223
2021 148 22 0 9 1 0 20 0 200
2022 167 30 1 10 1 0 38 0 247
2023 163 25 2 10 0 0 35 0 235

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 The Early Years

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 46 5.0 9.2 n/a
2002 92 5.0 18.4 84.8
2003 92 5.0 18.4 84.8
2004 101 6.0 16.8 84.2
2005 123 7.0 17.6 104.5
2006 156 8.0 19.5 113.3
2007 148 10.0 14.8 101.6
2008 162 8.0 20.3 100.7
2009 184 n/a n/a 84.2
2010 182 8.0 22.7 88
2011 177 7.0 25.2 67.2
2012 178 8.0 22.2 98.3
2013 167 10.0 16.6 98.2
2014 176 7.0 25.1 72.2
2015 157 7.0 22.4 65
2016 169 5.0 33.8 100
2017 175 6.2 28.0 59.4
2018 184 6.0 30.6 47.3
2019 178 7.0 25.4 45.5
2020 223 11.5 19.3 56.1
2021 200 n/a n/a n/a
2022 247 9.0 27.4 63.2
2023 235 9.0 26.1 70.2

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 The Early Years

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 46 5.0 9.2 n/a
2002 92 5.0 18.4 84.8
2003 92 5.0 18.4 84.8
2004 101 6.0 16.8 84.2
2005 123 7.0 17.6 104.5
2006 156 8.0 19.5 113.3
2007 148 10.0 14.8 101.6
2008 162 8.0 20.3 100.7
2009 184 n/a n/a 84.2
2010 182 8.0 22.7 88
2011 177 7.0 25.2 67.2
2012 178 8.0 22.2 98.3
2013 167 10.0 16.6 98.2
2014 176 7.0 25.1 72.2
2015 157 7.0 22.4 65
2016 169 5.0 33.8 100
2017 175 6.2 28.0 59.4
2018 184 6.0 30.6 47.3
2019 178 7.0 25.4 45.5
2020 223 11.5 19.3 56.1
2021 200 n/a n/a n/a
2022 247 9.0 27.4 63.2
2023 235 9.0 26.1 70.2

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

The Early Years

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal
201698.8%99.4%99.4%99.4%98.2%98.8%96.5%97.6%
201798.8%99.4%99.4%99.4%98.3%98.3%98.8%98.8%
201894.4%96.1%96.1%96.1%97.2%96.1%92.2%97.2%
201993.0%92.1%92.1%92.1%92.5%92.1%91.6%93.0%
202196.5%96.5%96.5%96.5%96.5%96.5%96.5%96.5%
202293.4%99.1%99.1%99.1%96.5%99.1%91.7%98.3%
202398.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%97.8%98.2%
202497.4%98.3%98.3%98.3%97.4%98.3%97.4%98.3%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for The Early Years

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $435 (4.0%) $10,427 (96.0%) $10,862
2020 $409 (4.4%) $8,866 (95.6%) $9,275
2021 $1,180 (11.3%) $9,233 (88.7%) $10,413
2022 $1,180 (11.3%) $9,233 (88.7%) $10,413
2023 $1,431 (7.9%) $16,785 (92.1%) $18,216
2024 $919 (4.9%) $17,683 (95.1%) $18,602

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

Impact of COVID-19 on The Early Years

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 Students178235
 32%
African American1625
 56.3%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic1610
 37.5%
Pacific Islander00
White127163
 28.3%
Two or More Races1835
 94.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.5%70.2%
 24.7%

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Students at The Early Years are 69% White, 15% Two or more races, 11% African American, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 235 students attended The Early Years.


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