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Early Step Pre-school

1217 14th St
Fulton, IL 61252
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Early Step Pre-school serves 39 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Early Step Pre-school's student population of 39 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Step Pre-school is 0.28, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
8%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
84%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.28
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
27%
27%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Early Step Pre-school?
39 students attend Early Step Pre-school.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Early Step Pre-school students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Step Pre-school?
Early Step Pre-school has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Step Pre-school offer ?
Early Step Pre-school offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Step Pre-school part of?
Early Step Pre-school is part of River Bend CUSD 2 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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