Early Learning Center (2025-26 Ranking)

1721 N Mcaree Rd
Waukegan, IL 60085

Early Learning Center serves 216 students in grades Prekindergarten.

The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 216 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Early Learning Center's student population of 216 students has declined by 26% over five school years.

The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten

Total Students

216 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Early Learning Center
2023	163
2022	121
2021	163
2020	292
2019	292
2018	319
2017	319
2016	368
2015	192
2014	160
2013	201
2012	165
2011	171
2010	291
2009	196
2008	247
2007	154

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Early Learning Center
2023	11
2022	11
2020	14
2019	14
2018	16
2017	16
2016	16
2014	7
2013	8
2012	12
2011	12
2010	13
2008	10

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School Rankings

The of Early Learning Center is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (IL)

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Early Learning Center	Illinois	Waukegan Community Unit School District 60
2023	15:1	14:1	16:1
2022	11:1	14:1	19:1
2020	21:1	15:1	21:1
2019	21:1	15:1	21:1
2018	20:1	16:1	16:1
2017	20:1	15:1	16:1
2016	23:1	16:1	17:1
2014	23:1	16:1	18:1
2013	25:1	13:1	15:1
2012	14:1	16:1	16:1
2011	15:1	16:1	16:1
2010	22:1	16:1	16:1
2008	25:1	18:1	21:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Early Learning Center	Illinois	Waukegan Community Unit School District 60
2023	2%	6%	2%
2022	2%	5%	1%
2021	1%	5%	1%
2020	1%	5%	1%
2019	1%	5%	1%
2018	1%	5%	1%
2017	1%	5%	1%
2015	1%	6%	1%
2013	2%	5%	2%

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Hispanic

79%

28%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Early Learning Center	Illinois	Waukegan Community Unit School District 60
2023	76%	27%	79%
2022	74%	27%	79%
2021	83%	27%	78%
2020	81%	26%	77%
2019	81%	26%	77%
2018	80%	26%	78%
2017	80%	26%	78%
2016	83%	26%	78%
2015	86%	25%	78%
2014	81%	25%	77%
2013	81%	24%	77%
2012	84%	24%	76%
2011	86%	23%	75%
2010	84%	22%	74%
2009	88%	22%	73%
2008	85%	21%	73%
2007	85%	20%	71%

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Black

13%

17%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Early Learning Center	Illinois	Waukegan Community Unit School District 60
2023	13%	17%	14%
2022	19%	17%	14%
2021	13%	17%	14%
2020	11%	17%	14%
2019	11%	17%	14%
2018	16%	17%	15%
2017	16%	17%	15%
2016	15%	17%	15%
2015	10%	17%	16%
2014	15%	17%	15%
2013	16%	18%	15%
2012	15%	18%	16%
2011	11%	18%	17%
2010	11%	20%	17%
2009	6%	20%	18%
2008	9%	20%	18%
2007	7%	20%	19%

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White

45%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Early Learning Center	Illinois	Waukegan Community Unit School District 60
2023	6%	45%	3%
2022	3%	47%	4%
2020	1%	48%	4%
2019	1%	48%	4%
2018	1%	49%	4%
2017	1%	49%	4%
2015	2%	49%	4%
2014	1%	50%	4%
2011	3%	51%	5%
2010	5%	53%	6%
2009	6%	53%	6%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Early Learning Center	Illinois	Waukegan Community Unit School District 60
2023	2%	4%	1%
2022	1%	4%	1%
2021	2%	4%	2%
2020	4%	4%	2%
2019	4%	4%	2%
2018	2%	3%	2%
2017	2%	3%	2%
2016	2%	3%	1%
2015	1%	3%	1%
2014	3%	3%	2%
2013	1%	3%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.36

0.69

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Early Learning Center	Illinois	Waukegan Community Unit School District 60
2023	0.41	0.70	0.36
2022	0.42	0.68	0.37
2021	0.30	0.68	0.37
2020	0.33	0.68	0.38
2019	0.33	0.68	0.38
2018	0.34	0.67	0.36
2017	0.34	0.67	0.36
2016	0.29	0.67	0.36
2015	0.25	0.67	0.37
2014	0.32	0.66	0.38
2013	0.34	0.66	0.38
2012	0.28	0.65	0.40
2011	0.26	0.66	0.42
2010	0.32	0.64	0.42
2009	0.26	0.64	0.44
2008	0.29	0.64	0.44
2007	0.29	0.63	0.46

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Eligible for

97%

43%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Early Learning Center	Illinois	Waukegan Community Unit School District 60
2023	100%	43%	77%
2022	100%	43%	75%
2021	100%	44%	74%
2020	46%	47%	63%
2019	46%	47%	63%
2018	65%	46%	67%
2017	65%	46%	67%
2016	52%	47%	54%
2015	81%	52%	70%
2014	86%	47%	68%
2013	61%	45%	2%

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Eligible for (11-12)

21%

27%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2012)
Year	Early Learning Center	Illinois	Waukegan Community Unit School District 60
2012	21%	27%	32%
2011	8%	5%	8%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Waukegan Community Unit School District 60

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Early Learning Center?

216 students attend Early Learning Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

79% of Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Learning Center?

Early Learning Center has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.

What grades does Early Learning Center offer ?

Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten

What school district is Early Learning Center part of?

Early Learning Center is part of Waukegan Community Unit School District 60.