Vick Early Childhood & Family Center serves 408 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vick Early Childhood & Family Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Vick Early Childhood & Family Center's student population of 408 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vick Early Childhood & Family Center is 0.67, 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
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
38%
28%
Black
19%
16%
White
39%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
12%
27%
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 Vick Early Childhood & Family Center?
408 students attend Vick Early Childhood & Family Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Vick Early Childhood & Family Center students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vick Early Childhood & Family Center?
Vick Early Childhood & Family Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vick Early Childhood & Family Center offer ?
Vick Early Childhood & Family Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Vick Early Childhood & Family Center part of?
Vick Early Childhood & Family Center is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Vick Early Childhood & Family Center located?
Vick Early Childhood & Family Center is located in the Kennedy Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
School Reviews
Review Vick Early Childhood & Family Center. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report
Education and the rate of incarceration have been linked in a recent NAACP report. Learn about the report and the troubling findings.
The Debate Over Mandatory AP Exams: Balancing Academic Rigor and Student Well-being
Some public schools are forcing students in AP courses to take the AP exam. Here's a look at both sides of the debate and the potential benefits in store for both students and high schools.
The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System
The world is in a constant state of change and those who fail to adjust fall behind. Unfortunately, the American public education system has not kept up with the times and is currently facing a number of serious problems. Keep reading to learn about the biggest failures affecting the modern U.S. public education system as well as some of the trends that could spark change.
