Early Learning Center
Regular School · Springfield, IL
Early Learning Center is a regular school school in Springfield, Illinois, serving grades PK–PK with 549 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 19.6:1.
Level
Prekindergarten
Grades
PK – PK
Enrollment
549
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Student–Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Status
Open
Lunch Program Participation
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 252 | 46% |
| White | 158 | 29% |
| Two or more races | 96 | 17% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 25 | 5% |
| Asian | 17 | 3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 549 | 316M / 233F |
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.) | 549 | 100% |
Contact & Location
2501 S 1st St
Springfield, IL 62704
Phone: (217)525-3163
http://www.sps186.org/o/elc/Other Schools in District
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- Feitshans Elem Sch Elementary
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Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 62704) → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
173708005743
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