At a glance
Reported students
480
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois other enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 179 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
520
The District 54 Early Learning Center: 480 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42nd percentile
12.3:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about The District 54 Early Learning Center
The District 54 Early Learning Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Schaumburg. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Schaumburg CCSD 54. NCES reports 480 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 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, below 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 (34%) and White (28.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking The District 54 Early Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 39 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 9
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.3%
- Hispanic34%
- Black7.7%
- Asian25.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.9%
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.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Schaumburg CCSD 54
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Enders-Salk Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
469 reported students
Fairview Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
469 reported students
Nathan Hale Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
495 reported students
John Muir Literacy Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–06
498 reported students
Neil Armstrong Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
498 reported students
Lakeview Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
504 reported students
Public schools near The District 54 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Academy Other · North DuPage Sp Ed Cooperative | Not reported | — | 2.9 mi |
| ALSP-Medinah Inter Sch-Medinah SD 11 Other · North DuPage Sp Ed Cooperative | Not reported | — | 3.3 mi |
| ALSP - Raymond Benson Primary - Itasca SD 10 Other · North DuPage Sp Ed Cooperative | Not reported | — | 3.4 mi |
| Foundations-Medinah Primary Sch-Medinah SD 11 Other · North DuPage Sp Ed Cooperative | Not reported | — | 3.6 mi |
| LASSO RMS Dist. 12 Other · North DuPage Sp Ed Cooperative | Not reported | — | 3.8 mi |
| SSP-Spring Hills Elem-Roselle SD 12 Other · North DuPage Sp Ed Cooperative | Not reported | — | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about The District 54 Early Learning Center
What grades does The District 54 Early Learning Center serve?
The District 54 Early Learning Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Schaumburg CCSD 54.
How many students attend The District 54 Early Learning Center?
The District 54 Early Learning Center reported 480 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 179 Illinois combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at The District 54 Early Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 480 students and 39 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 The District 54 Early Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
The District 54 Early Learning Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Schaumburg CCSD 54 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is The District 54 Early Learning Center in?
The District 54 Early Learning Center is part of Schaumburg CCSD 54, based in Schaumburg, IL, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near The District 54 Early Learning Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lincoln Academy (2.9 mi), ALSP-Medinah Inter Sch-Medinah SD 11 (3.3 mi), ALSP - Raymond Benson Primary - Itasca SD 10 (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.