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Public other school · River Bend CUSD 2

Early Step Pre-School

Grades PK–PK · Fulton, IL · NCES 173395004920

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

65

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

3

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

21.7:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–PK

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Illinois other enrollment

58th percentile

Compared with 282 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

256

Early Step Pre-School: 65 reported students.

State peer staffing position

85th percentile

21.7:1 reported; state peer median 9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Early Step Pre-School

Early Step Pre-School is a public other school serving grades PK–PK in Fulton. It is one of 4 current school records connected to River Bend CUSD 2. NCES reports 65 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 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.7:1, 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 (93.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Early Step Pre-School

  1. 1How do the reported 21.7:1 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 are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 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)
0
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White93.8%
  • Hispanic1.5%
  • Black1.5%
  • Asian1.5%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial1.5%

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 as offered

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 River Bend CUSD 2

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

River Bend Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

228 reported students

Fulton High School

High · Grades 09–12

284 reported students

Fulton Elem School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

421 reported students

View all 4 district schools →