At a glance
Reported students
437
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–01
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
437
Coal City Early Childhood Center: 437 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
- 282
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.81
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.9:1
What the reported data says about Coal City Early Childhood Center
Coal City Early Childhood Center is a public elementary school serving grades PK–01 in Coal City. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Coal City CUSD 1. NCES reports 437 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th 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 (83.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.8%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Coal City Early Childhood Center
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 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?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83.8%
- Hispanic10.8%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.7%
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.
Other schools in Coal City CUSD 1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Coal City Elem School
Elementary · Grades 02–03
302 reported students
Coal City Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 04–05
294 reported students
Coal City Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
454 reported students
Coal City High School
High · Grades 09–12
642 reported students
Public schools near Coal City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal City Elem School Elementary · Coal City CUSD 1 | 02–03 | 302 | 1.5 mi |
| Coal City Intermediate School Elementary · Coal City CUSD 1 | 04–05 | 294 | 1.5 mi |
| Braceville Elem School Elementary · Braceville SD 75 | KG–08 | 130 | 4.1 mi |
| Reed-Custer Elementary School Elementary · Reed Custer CUSD 255U | PK–05 | 690 | 4.4 mi |
| Gardner Elem School Elementary · Gardner CCSD 72C | PK–08 | 146 | 5.7 mi |
| Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Elem School Elementary · Mazon-Verona-Kinsman ESD 2C | PK–04 | 172 | 6.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Coal City Early Childhood Center
What grades does Coal City Early Childhood Center serve?
Coal City Early Childhood Center reports grades PK–01 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Coal City CUSD 1.
How many students attend Coal City Early Childhood Center?
Coal City Early Childhood Center reported 437 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 282 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Coal City Early Childhood Center?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 437 students and 27 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 Coal City Early Childhood Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Coal City Early Childhood Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Coal City CUSD 1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Coal City Early Childhood Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
34.3% 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 Coal City Early Childhood Center in?
Coal City Early Childhood Center is part of Coal City CUSD 1, based in Coal City, IL, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Coal City Early Childhood Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Coal City Elem School (1.5 mi), Coal City Intermediate School (1.5 mi), Braceville Elem School (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.