Below Average
#2995 of 3,813 schools in IL
Hamilton County Preschool Center
School · Hamilton Co Cusd 10 · Mc Leansboro, IL
A Hamilton Co Cusd 10 school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
204 W Cherry St, Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
- 29.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IL statewide data.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.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hamilton County Preschool Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low125/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,373
Median home value
$91,100
Median rent
$572/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62859; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Hamilton Co Cusd 10
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,481NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hamilton County Preschool Center is listed in Hamilton Co CUSD 10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hamilton County Preschool Center
Hamilton County Preschool Center is a public school in Mc Leansboro, IL, part of Hamilton Co Cusd 10, serving approximately 89 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 29.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,995 of 3,813 schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hamilton County Preschool Center
What grades does Hamilton County Preschool Center serve?
Hamilton County Preschool Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Hamilton County Preschool Center?
Hamilton County Preschool Center has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton County Preschool Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton County Preschool Center is 29.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hamilton County Preschool Center rank in IL?
Hamilton County Preschool Center ranks #2,995 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Hamilton County Preschool Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Hamilton County Preschool Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Hamilton County Preschool Center a charter school?
No, Hamilton County Preschool Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hamilton County Preschool Center a Title I school?
No, Hamilton County Preschool Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hamilton County Preschool Center?
59.6% of students at Hamilton County Preschool Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 89
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hamilton County
- Phone
- (618) 643-2328
- Area population (ZIP 62859)
- 5,199
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 62859; 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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