Crete-monee Early Childhood Center serves 256 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crete-monee Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Crete-monee Early Childhood Center's student population of 256 students has grown by 75% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
256 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
The Early Learning Center will create a foundation for a positive educational experience for young children.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Crete-monee Early Childhood Center is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
32%
29%
Black
47%
16%
White
16%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Crete Monee CUSD 201u School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Crete-monee Early Childhood Center?
256 students attend Crete-monee Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Crete-monee Early Childhood Center students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crete-monee Early Childhood Center?
Crete-monee Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crete-monee Early Childhood Center offer ?
Crete-monee Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Crete-monee Early Childhood Center part of?
Crete-monee Early Childhood Center is part of Crete Monee CUSD 201u School District.
School Calendar
View the Crete-monee Early Childhood Center yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of School (Grades 1-9)
August 17, 2026 (Monday)
First Day of School (Kindergarten & Grades 10-12)
August 19, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - No School
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
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