IllinoisSchoolsEarly Learning Center

Early Learning Center

PublicRegular
Springfield, Illinois · Springfield SD 186
Students558enrolled
Hispanic3%of students
White1%of students
Black3%of students
Asian39%of students
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students558
Grade Span
Student:Teacher19.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch70%
Title INo
SectorPublic

Race / Ethnicity Breakdown

Early Learning Center has a diverse student body with significant representation from multiple demographic groups. Asian students make up the largest group at 38.7%.

558students
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino3.3%
Black / African American2.8%
Asian38.7%
American Indian / AN37.7%
Two or More17.1%
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.