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Public other school · Mercer County School District 404

Mercer County Early Learning Center

Grades PK–PK · Joy, IL · NCES 170139506874

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

66

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

3

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

22:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–PK

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Illinois other enrollment

59th percentile

Compared with 282 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

270

Mercer County Early Learning Center: 66 reported students.

State peer staffing position

86th percentile

22:1 reported; state peer median 9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Mercer County Early Learning Center

Mercer County Early Learning Center is a public other school serving grades PK–PK in Joy. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Mercer County School District 404. NCES reports 66 students for 2024–25.

Among 282 other schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 45.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 22:1, above the Illinois median of 9:1 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (90.9%) and Black (4.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Mercer County Early Learning Center

  1. 1How do the reported 22:1 student–teacher ratio and 3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
Not reported
Students with disabilities
Not reported
Free/reduced-price lunch
53%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
Not reported
Nurses (FTE)
Not reported
Psychologists (FTE)
Not reported
Social workers (FTE)
Not reported

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White90.9%
  • Hispanic1.5%
  • Black4.5%
  • Asian3%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial0%

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

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Not reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported

Computer science

Not reported

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

Other schools in Mercer County School District 404

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

New Boston Elem School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

165 reported students

Mercer County Jr High School

Middle · Grades 06–08

270 reported students

Apollo Elem School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

362 reported students

Mercer County High School

High · Grades 09–12

411 reported students

View all 5 district schools →