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Early Learning Center

Public PK

 1721 N McAree Rd
       Waukegan, IL  60085-1434

(224) 303-1400

District: Waukegan CUSD 60

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,879 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  21.6 Help
Number of students:  216

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.7%
African American:
13.0%
White:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.7% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Early Learning Center has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Waukegan CUSD 60 School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (78.7%), African American (13%), White (3.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Early Learning Center is 21.6. 13 elementary schools in the Waukegan CUSD 60 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Early Learning Center is $20,879. 14 elementary schools in the Waukegan CUSD 60 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Waukegan CUSD 60:

SchoolDigger ranks Waukegan CUSD 60 745th 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
2007 10 11 0 130 1 n/a n/a 2 154
2008 16 19 0 208 0 n/a n/a 4 247
2009 10 10 0 169 0 n/a n/a 7 196
2010 12 29 1 239 0 n/a n/a 10 291
2011 6 18 0 147 0 0 0 0 171
2012 2 24 0 138 1 0 0 0 165
2013 1 32 3 161 1 0 3 0 201
2014 1 24 0 130 0 0 5 0 160
2015 4 19 2 164 0 0 3 0 192
2016 3 55 3 299 1 0 7 0 368
2017 5 48 4 255 1 0 6 0 319
2018 6 41 5 195 1 0 7 0 255
2019 4 33 3 237 5 0 10 0 292
2020 4 25 5 224 5 0 7 0 270
2021 1 21 1 135 1 0 4 0 163
2022 4 23 2 90 1 0 1 0 121
2023 9 21 4 124 2 0 3 0 163
2024 7 28 3 170 4 0 4 0 216

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
2007 154 6.0 25.7 n/a
2008 247 10.0 24.7 n/a
2009 196 n/a n/a n/a
2010 291 13.3 21.7 n/a
2011 171 11.5 14.8 67.8
2012 165 11.5 14.3 60
2013 201 7.9 25.3 60.7
2014 160 7.0 22.8 86.3
2015 192 n/a n/a 81.3
2016 368 16.0 23.0 52.7
2017 319 16.0 19.9 65.8
2018 255 21.0 12.1 54.9
2019 292 14.0 20.8 46.2
2020 270 15.0 18.0 57.4
2021 163 n/a n/a n/a
2022 121 11.0 11.0 72.7
2023 163 11.0 14.8 n/a
2024 216 10.0 21.6 n/a

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
2007 154 6.0 25.7 n/a
2008 247 10.0 24.7 n/a
2009 196 n/a n/a n/a
2010 291 13.3 21.7 n/a
2011 171 11.5 14.8 67.8
2012 165 11.5 14.3 60
2013 201 7.9 25.3 60.7
2014 160 7.0 22.8 86.3
2015 192 n/a n/a 81.3
2016 368 16.0 23.0 52.7
2017 319 16.0 19.9 65.8
2018 255 21.0 12.1 54.9
2019 292 14.0 20.8 46.2
2020 270 15.0 18.0 57.4
2021 163 n/a n/a n/a
2022 121 11.0 11.0 72.7
2023 163 11.0 14.8 n/a
2024 216 10.0 21.6 n/a

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
201596.3%96.3%96.3%96.3%96.3%96.3%91.7%93.5%
2016100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201799.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.1%99.4%98.8%99.4%
2018100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.3%99.6%
201998.4%98.7%98.7%98.7%96.8%98.4%96.1%98.7%
202199.4%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%99.4%98.2%98.8%
202297.6%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.4%100.0%96.8%98.4%
202399.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%98.5%99.5%
202498.1%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%97.6%98.1%

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 $1,066 (4.2%) $24,466 (95.8%) $25,533
2020 $644 (2.3%) $26,770 (97.7%) $27,414
2021 $1,156 (5.5%) $19,756 (94.5%) $20,913
2022 $1,156 (5.5%) $19,756 (94.5%) $20,913
2023 $1,088 (3.3%) $32,239 (96.7%) $33,327
2024 $1,544 (7.4%) $19,334 (92.6%) $20,879

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 Students292163
 44.2%
African American3321
 36.4%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic237124
 47.7%
Pacific Islander00
White49
 125%
Two or More Races103
 70%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 216 students attended Early Learning Center.

Students at Early Learning Center are 79% Hispanic, 13% African American, 3% White, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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