At a glance
Reported students
149
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois other enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 179 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
554
Richland County Early Childhood Ctr: 149 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
21.3:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Richland County Early Childhood Ctr
Richland County Early Childhood Ctr is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Olney. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Richland County CUSD 1. NCES reports 149 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 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.3:1, 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 (93.3%) and multiracial (3.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Richland County Early Childhood Ctr
- 1How do the reported 21.3:1 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?
- 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
- White93.3%
- Hispanic2%
- Black1.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
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 Richland County CUSD 1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rise Up Alternative School
High · Grades 06–12
Enrollment not reported
Richland County Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
439 reported students
Richland County High School
High · Grades 09–12
669 reported students
Richland County Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
888 reported students
Public schools near Richland County 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland County Elementary School Elementary · Richland County CUSD 1 | KG–05 | 888 | 0.1 mi |
| Richland County Middle School Middle · Richland County CUSD 1 | 06–08 | 439 | 0.5 mi |
| Richland County High School High · Richland County CUSD 1 | 09–12 | 669 | 1 mi |
| Assist Taoep 12 High · Clay/Cwford/Jsper/Lwrnce/Rhland | 06–12 | 0 | 1.7 mi |
| Assist Rssp 12 High · Clay/Cwford/Jsper/Lwrnce/Rhland | 06–12 | 0 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Richland County Early Childhood Ctr
What grades does Richland County Early Childhood Ctr serve?
Richland County Early Childhood Ctr reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Richland County CUSD 1.
How many students attend Richland County Early Childhood Ctr?
Richland County Early Childhood Ctr reported 149 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 179 Illinois combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Richland County Early Childhood Ctr?
The calculated ratio is 21.3:1, based on 149 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 Richland County Early Childhood Ctr a public, charter, or magnet school?
Richland County Early Childhood Ctr is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Richland County CUSD 1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Richland County Early Childhood Ctr in?
Richland County Early Childhood Ctr is part of Richland County CUSD 1, based in Olney, IL, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Richland County Early Childhood Ctr?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Richland County Elementary School (0.1 mi), Richland County Middle School (0.5 mi), Richland County High School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.