SPEED EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Speed Early Learning Center is a public school that is part of the Speed SEJA #802 school district, located in Chicago Heights, IL with about 139 students. With about 18 teachers, Speed Early Learning Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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.
Speed Early Learning Center, located at 1125 Division St in Chicago Heights, serves as a specialized educational facility focused on providing comprehensive early childhood development services. As part of the SPEED Special Education Joint Agreement (District 802), the center is dedicated to supporting young children, particularly those with diverse learning needs or developmental delays, by providing an inclusive environment that fosters academic, social, and emotional growth.
The center emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, often integrating therapeutic support with early childhood curriculum to ensure each child receives personalized attention. By focusing on foundational skills during the critical early years, Speed Early Learning Center aims to bridge developmental gaps and prepare students for a successful transition into primary school, while simultaneously providing resources and guidance to families within the local community.
For more information, contact Speed Early Learning Center at (708) 481-6101 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chicago Heights, IL 60411-2419
(708) 481-6101
SPEED EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a public school in Chicago Heights, IL with about 139 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Special Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Speed SEJA #802
- Total Students:
- 139
- Teachers:
- 18.67
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 139 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SPEED EARLY LEARNING CENTER is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 73% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 72.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.0%
- White
- 5.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Female
- 31.7%
- Male
- 68.3%
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.