Early Step Pre-school serves 65 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Step Pre-school ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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School Overview
Early Step Pre-school's student population of 65 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
65 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Step Pre-school is 0.12, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
2%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
94%
45%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
27%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Step Pre-school?
65 students attend Early Step Pre-school.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Early Step Pre-school students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Step Pre-school?
Early Step Pre-school has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Step Pre-school offer ?
Early Step Pre-school offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Early Step Pre-school part of?
Early Step Pre-school is part of River Bend CUSD 2 School District.
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