Dennis Early Childhood Center serves 354 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
24%
28%
Black
58%
16%
White
8%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dennis Early Childhood Center?
354 students attend Dennis Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Dennis Early Childhood Center students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dennis Early Childhood Center?
Dennis Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dennis Early Childhood Center offer ?
Dennis Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Dennis Early Childhood Center part of?
Dennis Early Childhood Center is part of Rockford School District 205.
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