IllinoisSchoolsEarly Learning Center

Early Learning Center

PublicRegular
Des Plaines, Illinois · East Maine SD 63
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students290
Student:Teacher18.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch35%
Title INo

Race / Ethnicity Breakdown

Early Learning Center has a diverse student body with significant representation from multiple demographic groups. Black / African American students make up the largest group at 39.2%.

290students
White2.1%
Hispanic / Latino19.1%
Black / African American39.2%
Asian4.1%
American Indian / AN29.4%
Two or More6.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023).

Understanding These Numbers

NCES race/ethnicity categories

The National Center for Education Statistics reports race/ethnicity using seven mutually exclusive categories, aligned with the U.S. Census. Hispanic ethnicity is reported separately from race.

Diversity and school quality are distinct

A school's demographic profile reflects its neighborhood and district boundaries, not its academic quality. Use these numbers for context, not as a quality signal.

English Language Learners

ELL students are entitled to language support services under federal law. A higher ELL % often reflects a school serving a multilingual immigrant community.

IEP / Special Education

IEP percentages reflect students receiving specialized instruction under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This includes a wide range of learning, physical, and developmental needs.