Very Good
#1084 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 28% in state
Thomas Early Childhood Center
School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
3625 S Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
- 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 624 schools in Chicago.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
67.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas Early Childhood Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 66Good Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,142
Median home value
$251,600
Median rent
$1,070/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
41.6%
Poverty rate
25.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60609; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everett Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Greene N Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Montessori Foundations of ChgoPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Brighton Park Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 284 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #132 of 621
- District spending per student
- $22,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas Early Childhood Center is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Early Childhood Center
Thomas Early Childhood Center is a public school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 124 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,084 of 3,813 schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Early Childhood Center
What grades does Thomas Early Childhood Center serve?
Thomas Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Thomas Early Childhood Center?
Thomas Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 124 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Early Childhood Center is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Early Childhood Center rank in IL?
Thomas Early Childhood Center ranks #1,084 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Thomas Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Thomas Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, Thomas Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, Thomas Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Early Childhood Center?
67.7% of students at Thomas Early Childhood 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
- 124
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (773) 535-4088
- Area population (ZIP 60609)
- 64,268
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 60609; 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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