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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CUSD 200·NCES 174218002088

Jefferson Early Childhood Center

130 N Hazelton Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187 · (630) 682-2474 · DuPage County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL302 STUDENTS
Enrollment
302
Elementary
DISTRICT 383 · STATE 381
Student : Teacher
18.4:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.9:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 56%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
302
Student demographics
White
16454%
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 45%
Hispanic
6823%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 29%
Black
217%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 16%
Asian
289%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 6%
Two+
217%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
18060%
Female
12240%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
302
+105 (+53%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
18.4:1
was 17.8:1
% White
54%
was 58%
% Hispanic
23%
was 21%
% Black
7%
was 4%
% Asian
9%
was 12%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Jefferson Early Childhood Center

Set in Wheaton, Illinois, Jefferson Early Childhood Center is a modestly sized elementary campus, overseen by CUSD 200. It teaches 302 students across grade pre-K. Enrollment runs roughly 21% leaner than the state mean of about 381.

Across the 20 schools in CUSD 200 (11,639 students total), Jefferson Early Childhood Center accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Jefferson Early Childhood Center reports that the largest single group is White at 54%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school shows 23% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 7% Black, 7% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 65% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school employs 16 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 18.4:1. The state averages around 13.9:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

Zooming out to the county, DuPage County reports that median household earnings sit near $112,096, roughly 52% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across DuPage County's 277 public schools (combined enrollment of about 138,557 students), Jefferson Early Childhood Center is one campus in the mix.

Monroe Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.3 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Jefferson Early Childhood Center.

Jefferson Early Childhood Center operates from a bedroom-community location.

Five-year trend. Jefferson Early Childhood Center's enrollment has increased 53% since 2018, when it stood at 197 (now 302). Over the same period, the White share fell from 58% to 54%.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

DuPage County at a glance

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Population
930,024
Census ACS
Median income
$112,096
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
52%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
277
138,557 students

Quick facts

School name
Jefferson Early Childhood Center
District
CUSD 200
Address
130 N Hazelton Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone
(630) 682-2474
County
DuPage County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–PK
Total enrollment
302
Teachers (FTE)
16
Student–teacher ratio
18.4:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
174218002088
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Other schools in Wheaton
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Frequently asked questions

About Jefferson Early Childhood Center
What is the total enrollment at Jefferson Early Childhood Center?
Jefferson Early Childhood Center enrolls approximately 302 students in grades PK-PK.
What grades does Jefferson Early Childhood Center serve?
Jefferson Early Childhood Center serves grades PK-PK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Early Childhood Center?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Jefferson Early Childhood Center is approximately 18.4:1 (16 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Jefferson Early Childhood Center?
At Jefferson Early Childhood Center, the student body is approximately 54% White, 23% Hispanic, 7% Black, 9% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Is Jefferson Early Childhood Center public or private?
Jefferson Early Childhood Center is a public K-12 school, overseen by CUSD 200.
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