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#2918 of 3,813 schools in IL
The Early Years
School · Jacksonville Sd 117 · Jacksonville, IL
A Jacksonville Sd 117 school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
516 Jordan St, Jacksonville, IL 62650
- 25.9:1 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
73.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Early Years 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 71Very Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,435/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jacksonville), 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
$64,137
Median home value
$142,600
Median rent
$705/mo
College educated
25.6%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62650; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Westfair Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 82 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Jacksonville Sd 117
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,969NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Early Years is listed in Jacksonville SD 117; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Early Years
The Early Years is a public school in Jacksonville, IL, part of Jacksonville Sd 117, serving approximately 233 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 25.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,918 of 3,813 schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Early Years
What grades does The Early Years serve?
The Early Years serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend The Early Years?
The Early Years has an enrollment of approximately 233 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Early Years?
The student-teacher ratio at The Early Years is 25.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Early Years rank in IL?
The Early Years ranks #2,918 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is The Early Years's MySchoolScout rating?
The Early Years has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Early Years a charter school?
No, The Early Years is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Early Years a Title I school?
No, The Early Years is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Early Years?
73.8% of students at The Early Years 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
- 233
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Morgan County
- Phone
- (217) 243-2876
- Area population (ZIP 62650)
- 24,318
- Area average commute
- 16.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 62650; 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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