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Public other school · Rockford SD 205

Summerdale Early Childhood Center

Grades PK–PK · Rockford, IL · NCES 173451006164

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

460

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

20

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

23:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–PK

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Illinois other enrollment

93th percentile

Compared with 282 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

501

Summerdale Early Childhood Center: 460 reported students.

State peer staffing position

89th percentile

23:1 reported; state peer median 9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Summerdale Early Childhood Center

Summerdale Early Childhood Center is a public other school serving grades PK–PK in Rockford. It is one of 47 current school records connected to Rockford SD 205. NCES reports 460 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 93th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 23:1, 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 Black (55.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Summerdale Early Childhood Center

  1. 1How do the reported 23:1 student–teacher ratio and 20 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. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
Not reported
Students with disabilities
Not reported
Free/reduced-price lunch
90%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
1

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White14.1%
  • Hispanic18.7%
  • Black55.7%
  • Asian0.2%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial11.3%

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 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

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Beyer Early Childhood Center

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497 reported students

Wm Nashold Early Childhood Center

Other · Grades PK–PK

530 reported students

Fairview Early Childhood Center

Other · Grades PK–PK

538 reported students

Ellis Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

457 reported students

R K Welsh Elem School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

483 reported students

Brookview Elem School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

484 reported students

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