The Early Years
Regular School · Jacksonville, IL
The Early Years is a regular school school in Jacksonville, Illinois, serving grades PK–PK with 247 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 27.4:1.
Level
Prekindergarten
Grades
PK – PK
Enrollment
247
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Student–Teacher Ratio
27.4:1
Status
Open
Lunch Program Participation
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 158 | 64% |
| Two or more races | 39 | 16% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 23 | 9% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 9% |
| Asian | 3 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 247 | 125M / 122F |
Programs & Discipline
Gifted & Talented
None offered
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 247 | 100% |
Other Schools in District
- Eisenhower Elem School Elementary
- Lincoln Elem School Elementary
- Murrayville-Woodson Elem School Elementary
- North Jacksonville School Elementary
- South Jacksonville Elem School Elementary
- Washington Elem School Elementary
- Jacksonville High School High
- Jacksonville Middle School Middle
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 62650) → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
172028004190
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD