At a glance
Reported students
256
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois other enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 179 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
377
Crete-Monee Early Childhood Cntr: 256 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
16:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. 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
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19.46
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Crete-Monee Early Childhood Cntr
Crete-Monee Early Childhood Cntr is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Crete. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Crete Monee CUSD 201U. NCES reports 256 students for 2024–25.
Among 179 combined / other schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 94 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, close to the Illinois median of 15:1 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 Black (46.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Crete-Monee Early Childhood Cntr
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 16 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
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16.4%
- Hispanic31.6%
- Black46.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
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 Crete Monee CUSD 201U
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Coretta Scott King Magnet School in University Park
Elementary · Grades KG–05
293 reported students
Talala Elementary in Park Forest
Elementary · Grades KG–05
305 reported students
Monee Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
373 reported students
Crete Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
381 reported students
Balmoral Elem Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
472 reported students
Crete-Monee Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,002 reported students
Public schools near Crete-Monee Early Childhood Cntr
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algonquin Primary Center Other · Park Forest - Chicago Heights School District 163 | PK–PK | 127 | 4 mi |
| Richton Square School Other · Matteson ESD 162 | PK–PK | 161 | 4.3 mi |
| Speed Program for Adaptive Learn Other · Speed SEJA #802 | Not reported | — | 5.1 mi |
| Speed Independence High School Other · Speed SEJA #802 | Not reported | — | 5.1 mi |
| Speed Independence Elem Sch Other · Speed SEJA #802 | Not reported | — | 5.1 mi |
| Speed Early Learning Center Other · Speed SEJA #802 | Not reported | — | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Crete-Monee Early Childhood Cntr
What grades does Crete-Monee Early Childhood Cntr serve?
Crete-Monee Early Childhood Cntr reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Crete Monee CUSD 201U.
How many students attend Crete-Monee Early Childhood Cntr?
Crete-Monee Early Childhood Cntr reported 256 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 179 Illinois combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Crete-Monee Early Childhood Cntr?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 256 students and 16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Crete-Monee Early Childhood Cntr a public, charter, or magnet school?
Crete-Monee Early Childhood Cntr is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Crete Monee CUSD 201U attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Crete-Monee Early Childhood Cntr in?
Crete-Monee Early Childhood Cntr is part of Crete Monee CUSD 201U, based in Crete, IL, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Crete-Monee Early Childhood Cntr?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Algonquin Primary Center (4 mi), Richton Square School (4.3 mi), Speed Program for Adaptive Learn (5.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.