School overview
At a glance
Reported students
239
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois other enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 282 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
410
School District 123 Early Learning Center: 239 reported students.
State peer staffing position
74th percentile
17.1:1 reported; state peer median 9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about School District 123 Early Learning Center
School District 123 Early Learning Center is a public other school serving grades PK–PK in Oak Lawn. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123. NCES reports 239 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 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (50.6%) and White (38.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking School District 123 Early Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 17.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 14 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- Not reported
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- Not reported
- Lunch program
- No
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
- White38.1%
- Hispanic50.6%
- Black5.9%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial3.3%
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 Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hometown Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
338 reported students
Kolmar Avenue Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
391 reported students
J M Hannum Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
410 reported students
Sward Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
457 reported students
J Covington Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
470 reported students
Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,090 reported students
