Gladness V Player Early Childhood Center serves 193 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
193 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
22%
28%
Black
7%
16%
White
68%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
48%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Gladness V Player Early Childhood Center?
193 students attend Gladness V Player Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Gladness V Player Early Childhood Center students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gladness V Player Early Childhood Center?
Gladness V Player Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gladness V Player Early Childhood Center offer ?
Gladness V Player Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Gladness V Player Early Childhood Center part of?
Gladness V Player Early Childhood Center is part of Indian Springs School District 109.
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