Early Step Pre-School

River Bend CUSD 2
1217 14th St
Fulton, IL 61252
50 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Early Step Pre-School, located at 1217 14th St in Fulton, IL, serves as a foundational educational environment dedicated to the early developmental needs of young children in the local community. By focusing on the critical early years of learning, the school aims to provide a supportive atmosphere where children can develop essential social, cognitive, and emotional skills. The facility is positioned to offer a structured yet nurturing space that prepares students for the transition into primary education.

Beyond academics, Early Step Pre-School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and age-appropriate play as vehicles for growth. By fostering a sense of curiosity and building early foundational habits, the school plays an active role in the Fulton area by supporting working families and ensuring that local children have access to quality early childhood instruction during their most formative developmental stages.
50
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
25.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    40 (80.0 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (10.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (8.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (2.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: River Bend CUSD 2
Phone: (815)589-2309
Website: http://www.riverbendschool.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 50
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 25.0
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 50
Gender Ratio