Very Good
#1157 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 30% in state
Early Learning Center
School · East Maine Sd 63 · Des Plaines, IL
An East Maine Sd 63 school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
10000 Dee Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 16 schools in Des Plaines.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,264/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Des Plaines), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,044
Median home value
$300,700
Median rent
$1,406/mo
College educated
42.7%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiddie GardenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Henking Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–2 | 1.4 mi | 499 | Compare → |
| Childrens Learning WorldPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 1.6 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| St Catherine Laboure SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 144 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Maine Sd 63
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $20,003NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Early Learning Center is listed in East Maine SD 63; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Early Learning Center
Early Learning Center is a public school in Des Plaines, IL, part of East Maine Sd 63, serving approximately 245 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,157 of 3,813 schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Early Learning Center
What grades does Early Learning Center serve?
Early Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Early Learning Center rank in IL?
Early Learning Center ranks #1,157 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Early Learning Center a charter school?
No, Early Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Early Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Early Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 245
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (847) 827-4165
- Area population (ZIP 60016)
- 60,520
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60016; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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