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Urbana Early Childhood Center

2202 E Washington St
Urbana, IL 61802
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Tel: (217) 384-3616
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Urbana Early Childhood Center serves 244 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 244 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

School Overview

Urbana Early Childhood Center's student population of 244 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
244 students

Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2025)

YearUrbana Early Childhood Center
2025244
2024253
2023277
2022259
2021213
2020299
2019283
2018310
2017310
2016330
2015311
2014303
2013340
2012339
2011319
2010266
2009236
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2010-2025)

YearUrbana Early Childhood Center
202514
202414
202312
202212
202014
201913
201816
201716
201615
201516
201418
201313
201213
201113
201012
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School Motto
Stronger Together. Leading for the Future.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Urbana Early Childhood Center is 0.67, 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.
Definition of Terms
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State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

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

YearUrbana Early Childhood CenterIllinoisUrbana SD 116 School District
202517:113:1
202418:114:113:1
202323:114:113:1
202222:114:113:1
202021:115:112:1
201922:115:112:1
201819:116:112:1
201719:116:112:1
201622:116:112:1
201519:116:112:1
201417:116:112:1
201327:113:111:1
201226:116:113:1
201125:116:114:1
201022:116:112:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2023-2024)

YearUrbana Early Childhood CenterIllinoisUrbana SD 116 School District
20241%1%2%
20231%1%2%
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Asian
5%
6%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)

YearUrbana Early Childhood CenterIllinoisUrbana SD 116 School District
20247%6%5%
20238%6%4%
20225%5%4%
20211%5%4%
20202%5%5%
20193%5%5%
20183%5%6%
20173%5%6%
20162%5%6%
20151%6%5%
20141%5%5%
20132%5%6%
20122%4%5%
20112%5%5%
20105%5%9%
20098%5%9%
20087%5%8%
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Hispanic
28%
29%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)

YearUrbana Early Childhood CenterIllinoisUrbana SD 116 School District
202421%28%18%
202321%27%18%
202225%27%17%
202119%27%16%
202016%26%15%
201910%26%15%
201814%26%14%
201714%26%14%
201610%26%14%
201516%25%12%
201414%25%12%
201312%24%11%
201215%24%11%
20112%23%10%
201016%22%11%
200915%22%9%
200814%21%8%
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Black
48%
16%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)

YearUrbana Early Childhood CenterIllinoisUrbana SD 116 School District
202449%16%40%
202345%17%39%
202242%17%40%
202143%17%38%
202044%17%38%
201948%17%38%
201846%17%37%
201746%17%37%
201651%17%36%
201546%17%37%
201445%17%36%
201346%18%36%
201243%18%37%
201146%18%35%
201043%20%36%
200940%20%37%
200840%20%36%
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White
13%
45%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)

YearUrbana Early Childhood CenterIllinoisUrbana SD 116 School District
202413%45%26%
202315%45%27%
202215%47%28%
202124%47%30%
202022%48%31%
201919%48%31%
201828%49%35%
201728%49%35%
201627%49%36%
201526%49%37%
201427%50%38%
201328%50%39%
201227%51%39%
201132%51%41%
201031%53%44%
200937%53%45%
200836%54%46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)

YearUrbana Early Childhood CenterIllinoisUrbana SD 116 School District
20249%4%9%
202310%4%10%
202212%4%10%
202111%4%10%
202013%4%10%
201916%4%10%
20188%3%8%
20178%3%8%
20169%3%8%
20159%3%9%
201411%3%9%
201312%3%8%
201213%3%7%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.67
0.69

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2025)

YearUrbana Early Childhood CenterIllinoisUrbana SD 116 School District
20250.670.69
20240.690.700.74
20230.720.700.73
20220.730.680.73
20210.720.680.73
20200.720.680.73
20190.700.680.73
20180.690.670.72
20170.690.670.72
20160.650.670.72
20150.690.670.71
20140.700.660.71
20130.690.660.71
20120.710.650.70
20110.670.660.70
20100.720.640.63
20090.710.640.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2025)

YearUrbana Early Childhood CenterIllinoisUrbana SD 116 School District
2025100%43%
2024100%43%65%
2023100%43%69%
2022100%43%71%
2021100%44%73%
202089%47%72%
201989%47%72%
201894%46%70%
201794%46%70%
201695%47%70%
201595%52%70%
201493%47%68%
201395%45%65%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
37%
27%
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Urbana SD 116 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Urbana Early Childhood Center?
244 students attend Urbana Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Urbana Early Childhood Center students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Urbana Early Childhood Center?
Urbana Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Urbana Early Childhood Center offer ?
Urbana Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Urbana Early Childhood Center part of?
Urbana Early Childhood Center is part of Urbana SD 116 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 244 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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