Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center in Cary, IL

At a glance

Reported students

316

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

19.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–KG

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois elementary enrollment

38th percentile

Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

443

Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center: 316 reported students.

State peer staffing position

89th percentile

16.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 197
Teachers (FTE): 33
Student–teacher ratio: 6:1

What the reported data says about Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center

Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center is a public elementary school serving grades PK–KG in Cary. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Cary CCSD 26. NCES reports 316 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, above the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (74.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%). English learners represent 12.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center

1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 12.2%
Students with disabilities: 17.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 25%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 2
Social workers (FTE): 2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White74.7%
Hispanic19%
Black0.6%
Asian1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial4.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Briargate Elem School

Elementary · Grades 01–05

400 reported students

Three Oaks School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

443 reported students

Deer Path Elem School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

452 reported students

Cary Jr High School

Middle · Grades 06–08

761 reported students

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Public schools near Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Three Oaks School Elementary · Cary CCSD 26	KG–05	443	0.6 mi
Briargate Elem School Elementary · Cary CCSD 26	01–05	400	0.9 mi
Deer Path Elem School Elementary · Cary CCSD 26	KG–05	452	1.3 mi
Algonquin Road Elem School Elementary · Fox River Grove Cons SD 3	PK–04	239	1.7 mi
Prairie Grove Elem School Elementary · Prairie Grove CSD 46	PK–04	552	3.4 mi
Canterbury Elem School Elementary · Crystal Lake CCSD 47	KG–05	486	4.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center

What grades does Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center serve?

Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center reports grades PK–KG in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cary CCSD 26.

How many students attend Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center?

Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center reported 316 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 197 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center?

The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 316 students and 19.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center a public, charter, or magnet school?

Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cary CCSD 26 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

25% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center in?

Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center is part of Cary CCSD 26, based in Cary, IL, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Three Oaks School (0.6 mi), Briargate Elem School (0.9 mi), Deer Path Elem School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.