At a glance
Reported students
221
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois other enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 179 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
456.5
Early Learning Center: 221 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
14.7:1 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)
- 9
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Early Learning Center
Early Learning Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Waukegan. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Waukegan CUSD 60. NCES reports 221 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 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, close to 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 (80.5%) and Black (12.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Early Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 15 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 1 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)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.1%
- Hispanic80.5%
- Black12.2%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.9%
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 Waukegan CUSD 60
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
John S Clark Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
262 reported students
Hyde Park Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
295 reported students
Greenwood Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
318 reported students
Washington Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
384 reported students
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
395 reported students
H R McCall Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
396 reported students
Public schools near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearview Elem School Elementary · Waukegan CUSD 60 | PK–05 | 404 | under 0.1 mi |
| Green Bay Early Childhood Center Other · North Chicago SD 187 | PK–PK | 211 | 4.4 mi |
| Laremont School Other · Spec Educ Dist Lake County/Sedol | PK–12 | 0 | 6.4 mi |
| Cyd Lash Academy Other · Spec Educ Dist Lake County/Sedol | Not reported | — | 6.5 mi |
| Gages Lake School Other · Spec Educ Dist Lake County/Sedol | Not reported | — | 6.5 mi |
| SEDOL Sector Programs Other · Spec Educ Dist Lake County/Sedol | Not reported | — | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Early Learning Center
What grades does Early Learning Center serve?
Early Learning Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Waukegan CUSD 60.
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center reported 221 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 179 Illinois combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Early Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 221 students and 15 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 Early Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Early Learning Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Waukegan CUSD 60 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Early Learning Center in?
Early Learning Center is part of Waukegan CUSD 60, based in Waukegan, IL, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Early Learning Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Clearview Elem School (under 0.1 mi), Green Bay Early Childhood Center (4.4 mi), Laremont School (6.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.