At a glance
Reported students
239
NCES CCD 2024–25
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
75th percentile
Compared with 179 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
410
School District 123 Early Learning Center: 239 reported students.
State peer staffing position
62nd percentile
17.1:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about School District 123 Early Learning Center
School District 123 Early Learning Center is a public combined / 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 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 75th 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 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 Hispanic or Latino (50.6%) and White (38.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
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?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- No
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. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
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
Public schools near School District 123 Early Learning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.E.R.O. Therapeutic Center Other · A E R O Spec Educ Coop | Not reported | — | 2.6 mi |
| F B Mccord Elem School Other · Burbank SD 111 | PK–PK | 186 | 3.2 mi |
| Vick Early Childhood & Family Ctr Other · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | PK–PK | 417 | 3.2 mi |
| CICS - Longwood Campus Other · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | 03–12 | 1,137 | 3.7 mi |
| District 126 Early Childhood Center Other · Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 | PK–PK | 122 | 3.7 mi |
| Catalyst Charter - Maria ES Other · Charter · Chicago Public Schools District 299 | KG–12 | 1,107 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about School District 123 Early Learning Center
What grades does School District 123 Early Learning Center serve?
School District 123 Early Learning Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123.
How many students attend School District 123 Early Learning Center?
School District 123 Early Learning Center reported 239 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 179 Illinois combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at School District 123 Early Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 17.1:1, based on 239 students and 14 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 School District 123 Early Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
School District 123 Early Learning Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is School District 123 Early Learning Center in?
School District 123 Early Learning Center is part of Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123, based in Oak Lawn, IL, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near School District 123 Early Learning Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include A.E.R.O. Therapeutic Center (2.6 mi), F B Mccord Elem School (3.2 mi), Vick Early Childhood & Family Ctr (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.