BLAIR EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Blair Early Childhood Center is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 180 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Blair Early Childhood Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Blair Early Childhood Center, located in the Clearing neighborhood of Chicago, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to the developmental needs of young children. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, the center focuses on providing high-quality early learning experiences, often emphasizing inclusive environments that cater to students with diverse learning requirements and developmental goals. The facility is designed to foster foundational academic and social skills in a supportive, age-appropriate setting that prepares children for their transition into elementary school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Blair Early Childhood Center acts as a vital community resource for families in the 60638 area. By prioritizing early intervention and a play-based approach to learning, the school aims to create a strong educational bedrock for its students. The center works closely with parents and caregivers to ensure that each child receives personalized attention, helping to nurture both cognitive growth and emotional well-being during the critical formative years of early childhood.

For more information, contact Blair Early Childhood Center at (773) 535-2076 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6751 W 63rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60638-4829
Advertisement

BLAIR EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is a public Title I school in Chicago, IL with about 180 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
180
Teachers:
20.88
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 180 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BLAIR EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 73% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
73.3%
White
13.3%
Black or African American
10.6%
Asian
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%
Two or more races
0.6%

Female
42.8%
Male
57.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.