Jefferson Early Childhood Center (2026 Ranking)

130 N Hazelton Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187

Jefferson Early Childhood Center serves 306 students in grades Prekindergarten.

The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 306 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Jefferson Early Childhood Center's student population of 306 students has grown by 42% over five school years.

The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten

Total Students

306 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Jefferson Early Childhood Center
2023	282
2022	245
2021	214
2020	182
2019	182
2018	149
2017	149
2016	130
2015	132
2014	152
2013	169
2012	145
2011	135
2010	141
2009	2

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Jefferson Early Childhood Center
2023	16
2022	13
2020	12
2019	12
2018	12
2017	12
2016	11
2015	12
2014	13
2013	17
2012	12

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School Calendar

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

School Motto

Inspiring in everyone a passion to excel

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

The of Jefferson Early Childhood Center is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (IL)

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Jefferson Early Childhood Center	Illinois	Community Unit School District 200
2023	18:1	14:1	13:1
2022	19:1	14:1	13:1
2020	15:1	15:1	14:1
2019	15:1	15:1	14:1
2018	12:1	16:1	15:1
2017	12:1	15:1	15:1
2016	12:1	16:1	15:1
2015	11:1	16:1	15:1
2014	12:1	16:1	15:1
2013	10:1	13:1	12:1
2012	12:1	16:1	16:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Jefferson Early Childhood Center	Illinois	Community Unit School District 200
2023	7%	6%	8%
2022	10%	5%	8%
2021	8%	5%	9%
2020	11%	5%	8%
2019	11%	5%	8%
2018	6%	5%	7%
2017	6%	5%	7%
2016	5%	5%	7%
2015	8%	6%	6%
2014	8%	5%	6%
2013	3%	5%	6%
2012	3%	4%	6%
2011	4%	5%	5%
2010	5%	5%	6%
2008	4%	5%	5%

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Hispanic

18%

28%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Jefferson Early Childhood Center	Illinois	Community Unit School District 200
2023	12%	27%	18%
2022	11%	27%	18%
2021	16%	27%	17%
2020	22%	26%	17%
2019	22%	26%	17%
2018	22%	26%	18%
2017	22%	26%	18%
2016	23%	26%	18%
2015	25%	25%	18%
2014	21%	25%	17%
2013	19%	24%	16%
2012	19%	24%	15%
2011	23%	23%	15%
2010	17%	22%	12%
2008	11%	21%	11%

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Black

17%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Jefferson Early Childhood Center	Illinois	Community Unit School District 200
2023	7%	17%	7%
2022	4%	17%	6%
2021	4%	17%	6%
2020	3%	17%	6%
2019	3%	17%	6%
2018	6%	17%	6%
2017	6%	17%	6%
2016	3%	17%	6%
2015	7%	17%	6%
2014	3%	17%	6%
2013	5%	18%	6%
2012	3%	18%	7%
2011	5%	18%	6%
2010	7%	20%	8%
2009	50%	20%	8%

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White

60%

45%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Jefferson Early Childhood Center	Illinois	Community Unit School District 200
2023	70%	45%	62%
2022	72%	47%	63%
2021	67%	47%	63%
2020	57%	48%	64%
2019	57%	48%	64%
2018	60%	49%	65%
2017	60%	49%	65%
2016	61%	49%	66%
2015	56%	49%	66%
2014	65%	50%	67%
2013	71%	50%	68%
2012	66%	51%	68%
2011	61%	51%	70%
2010	71%	53%	74%
2009	50%	53%	75%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Jefferson Early Childhood Center	Illinois	Community Unit School District 200
2023	4%	4%	5%
2022	3%	4%	5%
2021	5%	4%	5%
2020	7%	4%	5%
2019	7%	4%	5%
2018	6%	3%	4%
2017	6%	3%	4%
2016	8%	3%	3%
2015	4%	3%	4%
2014	3%	3%	4%
2013	2%	3%	4%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.60

0.69

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Jefferson Early Childhood Center	Illinois	Community Unit School District 200
2023	0.49	0.70	0.57
2022	0.46	0.68	0.57
2021	0.52	0.68	0.57
2020	0.61	0.68	0.56
2019	0.61	0.68	0.56
2018	0.59	0.67	0.54
2017	0.59	0.67	0.54
2016	0.57	0.67	0.53
2015	0.62	0.67	0.53
2014	0.53	0.66	0.52
2013	0.46	0.66	0.51
2012	0.53	0.65	0.51
2011	0.57	0.66	0.49
2010	0.47	0.64	0.43
2009	0.51	0.64	0.41

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Eligible for

11%

43%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Jefferson Early Childhood Center	Illinois	Community Unit School District 200
2023	12%	43%	24%
2022	14%	43%	24%
2021	16%	44%	24%
2020	28%	47%	24%
2019	28%	47%	24%
2018	23%	46%	22%
2017	23%	46%	22%
2016	10%	47%	22%
2015	8%	52%	26%
2014	22%	47%	22%
2013	14%	45%	21%

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Eligible for (11-12)

13%

27%

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Community Unit School District 200

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Jefferson Early Childhood Center often compared to?

Jefferson Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Madison Elementary School, Wiesbrook Elementary School by visitors of our site.

How many students attend Jefferson Early Childhood Center?

306 students attend Jefferson Early Childhood Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

60% of Jefferson Early Childhood Center students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson Early Childhood Center?

Jefferson Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.

What grades does Jefferson Early Childhood Center offer ?

Jefferson Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten

What school district is Jefferson Early Childhood Center part of?

Jefferson Early Childhood Center is part of Community Unit School District 200.

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