Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Center serves 252 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Center's student population of 252 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Center is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
32%
16%
White
49%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Center?
252 students attend Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Center students are White, 32% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Center?
Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Center offer ?
Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Center part of?
Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Center is part of Mount Vernon SD 80 School District.
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