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Early Learning Center

Public PK

 2501 S 1st St
       Springfield, IL  62704-4722

(217) 525-3163

District: Springfield School District 186

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,268 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.9 Help
Number of students:  558

Racial breakdown:

African American:
44.8%
White:
34.6%
Two or more races:
14.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.4% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Early Learning Center has the largest elementary school student body size in the Springfield School District 186. Student population at Early Learning Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (44.8%), White (34.6%), two or more races (14.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Early Learning Center is 19.9, which is the highest among 22 elementary schools in the Springfield School District 186! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Early Learning Center is $17,268. 20 elementary schools in the Springfield School District 186 spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Early Learning Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Springfield School District 186:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield School District 186 675th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Enrollment information for Early Learning Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 321 164 16 11 0 n/a n/a 41 553
2007 287 153 18 10 2 n/a n/a 55 525
2008 447 180 25 6 2 n/a n/a 81 741
2009 320 153 20 8 0 n/a n/a 75 576
2010 305 163 20 7 1 n/a n/a 70 566
2011 339 176 19 17 2 1 55 0 609
2012 342 199 19 25 2 0 57 0 644
2013 330 221 19 23 1 0 85 0 679
2014 349 209 19 21 0 1 73 0 672
2015 321 233 14 26 0 1 66 0 661
2016 282 216 17 26 0 0 95 0 636
2017 270 243 16 24 0 0 97 0 650
2018 287 236 16 34 4 1 103 0 681
2019 263 221 14 22 5 1 107 0 633
2020 223 224 14 24 5 1 89 0 580
2021 146 156 10 25 3 1 57 0 398
2022 149 183 9 16 1 0 61 0 419
2023 206 243 13 11 0 0 82 0 555
2024 193 250 18 18 0 0 79 0 558

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 Early Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 553 19.5 28.4 n/a
2007 525 24.0 21.9 n/a
2008 741 22.0 33.7 n/a
2009 576 n/a n/a 6.6
2010 566 22.0 25.7 7.3
2011 609 26.0 23.4 0
2012 644 26.0 24.7 n/a
2013 679 31.1 21.7 50.7
2014 672 23.0 29.2 69.5
2015 661 26.0 25.4 54.3
2016 636 26.0 24.4 58.6
2017 650 28.7 22.5 65.5
2018 681 31.0 21.9 66.1
2019 633 32.0 19.7 65.1
2020 580 32.0 18.1 61.7
2021 398 n/a n/a n/a
2022 419 32.0 13.0 24.6
2023 555 32.0 17.3 34.4
2024 558 28.0 19.9 70.4

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 Early Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 553 19.5 28.4 n/a
2007 525 24.0 21.9 n/a
2008 741 22.0 33.7 n/a
2009 576 n/a n/a 6.6
2010 566 22.0 25.7 7.3
2011 609 26.0 23.4 0
2012 644 26.0 24.7 n/a
2013 679 31.1 21.7 50.7
2014 672 23.0 29.2 69.5
2015 661 26.0 25.4 54.3
2016 636 26.0 24.4 58.6
2017 650 28.7 22.5 65.5
2018 681 31.0 21.9 66.1
2019 633 32.0 19.7 65.1
2020 580 32.0 18.1 61.7
2021 398 n/a n/a n/a
2022 419 32.0 13.0 24.6
2023 555 32.0 17.3 34.4
2024 558 28.0 19.9 70.4

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

Early Learning Center

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal
201599.6%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.6%99.4%99.4%99.6%
201696.6%96.6%96.6%96.6%96.6%96.6%96.6%96.6%
201796.6%96.6%96.6%96.6%96.4%96.4%95.6%96.6%
201898.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%97.8%98.0%98.0%98.1%
201996.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%95.8%96.0%95.7%96.0%
202198.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.0%99.3%98.0%98.8%
202295.6%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.6%95.4%94.8%96.3%
202397.5%98.4%98.4%98.4%97.6%98.2%96.0%98.4%
202496.4%97.1%97.1%97.1%96.9%97.1%96.4%97.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Early Learning Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $439 (5.4%) $7,674 (94.6%) $8,113
2020 $701 (7.5%) $8,619 (92.5%) $9,320
2021 $1,438 (9.3%) $14,025 (90.7%) $15,463
2022 $1,438 (9.3%) $14,025 (90.7%) $15,463
2023 $2,835 (16.2%) $14,649 (83.8%) $17,484
2024 $3,810 (22.1%) $13,458 (77.9%) $17,268

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Early Learning 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 Students633555
 12.3%
African American221243
 10%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian1413
 7.1%
Hispanic2211
 50%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White263206
 21.7%
Two or More Races10782
 23.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.1%34.4%
 30.7%

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Students at Early Learning Center are 45% African American, 35% White, 14% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 558 students attended Early Learning Center.


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