At a glance
Reported students
130
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois other enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 179 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
325.5
Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr: 130 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
18.6:1 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)
- 9
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr
Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Moline. It is one of 14 current school records connected to Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40. NCES reports 130 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 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.6:1, 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 (39.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr
- 1How do the reported 18.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 7 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
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.35
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.75
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.2%
- Hispanic30.8%
- Black14.6%
- Asian6.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial6.9%
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 Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Willard Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
173 reported students
Butterworth Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
273 reported students
Benjamin Franklin Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
290 reported students
Logan Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
290 reported students
Jane Addams Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
299 reported students
George Washington Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
323 reported students
Public schools near Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horace Mann ELC Other · Rock Island SD 41 | PK–PK | 387 | 3 mi |
| Black Hawk Area Special Education Center Other · Black Hawk Area Sp Ed District | Not reported | — | 3.1 mi |
| Black Hawk Area DHH Program Other · Black Hawk Area Sp Ed District | Not reported | — | 3.1 mi |
| ACHIEVE Program Other · Black Hawk Area Sp Ed District | Not reported | — | 3.1 mi |
| Children's Village At Hoover Other · Davenport Comm School District | PK–PK | 139 | 4.2 mi |
| East Moline Early Learning Center Other · East Moline SD 37 | PK–PK | 158 | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr
What grades does Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr serve?
Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40.
How many students attend Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr?
Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr reported 130 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 179 Illinois combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr?
The calculated ratio is 18.6:1, based on 130 students and 7 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 Ctr a public, charter, or magnet school?
Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
70.8% 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 Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr in?
Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr is part of Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40, based in Moline, IL, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Horace Mann ELC (3 mi), Black Hawk Area Special Education Center (3.1 mi), Black Hawk Area DHH Program (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.