At a glance
Reported students
302
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois other enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 179 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
445.5
Jefferson Early Childhood Center: 302 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
18.4:1 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)
- 14.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Jefferson Early Childhood Center
Jefferson Early Childhood Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Wheaton. It is one of 20 current school records connected to CUSD 200. NCES reports 302 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 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.4:1, above 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 White (54.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Jefferson Early Childhood Center
- 1How do the reported 18.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.4 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)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.3%
- Hispanic22.5%
- Black7%
- Asian9.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7%
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 CUSD 200
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Longfellow Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
318 reported students
Lowell Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
283 reported students
Emerson Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
263 reported students
Madison Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
360 reported students
Washington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
395 reported students
Carl Sandburg Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
402 reported students
Public schools near Jefferson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Learning Center Other · West Chicago ESD 33 | Not reported | 1 | 3.3 mi |
| Pioneer Elem School Other · West Chicago ESD 33 | PK–PK | 292 | 4.1 mi |
| Philip J Rock Center & School Other · Philip J Rock Center and School | Not reported | — | 4.4 mi |
| Queen Bee School Other · Queen Bee SD 16 | PK–PK | 77 | 4.5 mi |
| Visually Impaired Programs Other · School Assn For Special Educ | Not reported | — | 4.9 mi |
| Structured Learning Environment Other · School Assn For Special Educ | Not reported | — | 4.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Early Childhood Center
What grades does Jefferson Early Childhood Center serve?
Jefferson Early Childhood Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in CUSD 200.
How many students attend Jefferson Early Childhood Center?
Jefferson Early Childhood Center reported 302 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 179 Illinois combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Jefferson Early Childhood Center?
The calculated ratio is 18.4:1, based on 302 students and 16.4 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 Jefferson Early Childhood Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Jefferson Early Childhood Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on CUSD 200 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Jefferson Early Childhood Center in?
Jefferson Early Childhood Center is part of CUSD 200, based in Wheaton, IL, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Jefferson Early Childhood Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Early Learning Center (3.3 mi), Pioneer Elem School (4.1 mi), Philip J Rock Center & School (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.