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Riley Early Childhood Center

16001 Lincoln Ave, Riley Pre-k
Harvey, IL 60426
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www.harvey152.org
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Riley Early Childhood Center serves 132 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 132 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Riley Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)

School Overview

Riley Early Childhood Center's student population of 132 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
132 students

Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2025)

YearRiley Early Childhood Center
2025132
2024132
2023124
2022116
202186
2020120
2019149
2018199
2017199
2016240
2015162
2014183
2013199
2012189
2011179
2010195
2009201
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2010-2025)

YearRiley Early Childhood Center
20257
20247
20238
20228
20209
20199
20189
20179
20169
20158
20146
201311
20125
20116
20105
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State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2010-2025)

YearRiley Early Childhood CenterIllinoisHarvey School District 152
202519:113:1
202419:114:116:1
202316:114:116:1
202215:114:115:1
202013:115:117:1
201917:115:117:1
201822:116:116:1
201722:116:116:1
201627:116:116:1
201520:116:117:1
201431:116:118:1
201318:113:112:1
201238:116:121:1
201130:116:116:1
201039:116:116:1
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American Indian
(24-25)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(24-25)
6%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2025)

YearRiley Early Childhood CenterIllinoisHarvey School District 152
20256%6%
20246%6%3%
20232%6%2%
20226%5%3%
202112%5%3%
20208%5%2%
20194%5%2%
20183%5%2%
20173%5%2%
20162%5%2%
20132%5%1%
20121%4%1%
20101%5%3%
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Hispanic
(24-25)
39%
29%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2025)

YearRiley Early Childhood CenterIllinoisHarvey School District 152
202539%29%
202439%28%30%
202337%27%29%
202232%27%29%
202136%27%29%
202043%26%28%
201928%26%28%
201833%26%29%
201733%26%29%
201628%26%26%
201538%25%26%
201429%25%24%
201330%24%21%
201232%24%20%
201136%23%20%
201033%22%18%
200929%22%16%
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Black
(24-25)
54%
16%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2025)

YearRiley Early Childhood CenterIllinoisHarvey School District 152
202554%16%
202454%16%66%
202356%17%66%
202260%17%66%
202150%17%66%
202046%17%69%
201965%17%69%
201862%17%68%
201762%17%68%
201668%17%71%
201559%17%72%
201464%17%73%
201368%18%77%
201266%18%78%
201163%18%78%
201064%20%79%
200968%20%82%
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White
(24-25)
n/a
45%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2014)

YearRiley Early Childhood CenterIllinoisHarvey School District 152
20141%50%1%
20101%53%
20083%54%
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Hawaiian
(24-25)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(24-25)
1%
4%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2025)

YearRiley Early Childhood CenterIllinoisHarvey School District 152
20251%4%
20241%4%1%
20235%4%3%
20222%4%2%
20212%4%2%
20203%4%1%
20193%4%1%
20182%3%1%
20172%3%1%
20162%3%1%
20153%3%1%
20143%3%1%
20121%3%1%
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n/a
0.69

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)

YearRiley Early Childhood CenterIllinoisHarvey School District 152
20240.560.700.48
20230.550.700.48
20220.540.680.48
20210.610.680.49
20200.600.680.45
20190.500.680.45
20180.510.670.46
20170.510.670.46
20160.460.670.43
20150.510.670.42
20140.510.660.41
20130.450.660.37
20120.470.650.36
20110.490.660.36
20100.490.640.34
20090.460.640.31
20080.520.640.32
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2025)

YearRiley Early Childhood CenterIllinoisHarvey School District 152
2025100%43%
2024100%43%92%
2023100%43%90%
2022100%43%88%
2021100%44%85%
202098%47%98%
201998%47%98%
201898%46%93%
201798%46%93%
201698%47%92%
201598%52%93%
201493%47%94%
201394%45%90%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
39%
27%
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School District Name
Harvey School District 152
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Riley Early Childhood Center?
132 students attend Riley Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Riley Early Childhood Center students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riley Early Childhood Center?
Riley Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riley Early Childhood Center offer ?
Riley Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Riley Early Childhood Center part of?
Riley Early Childhood Center is part of Harvey School District 152.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 132 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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