MacArthur Early Childhood Center

Macomb CUSD 185
235 W Grant St
Macomb, IL 61455
126 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
MacArthur Early Childhood Center, located in Macomb, Illinois, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to the developmental needs of the community’s youngest learners. As an early childhood center, the school focuses on providing a nurturing and structured environment designed to prepare children for their transition into elementary school. The curriculum typically emphasizes foundational skills, including social-emotional growth, early literacy, and basic cognitive development, ensuring that students build a strong academic and behavioral base in their formative years.

The center is a key component of the Macomb Community Unit School District 185, often housing programs such as Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) and Early Childhood Special Education services. By prioritizing play-based learning and developmentally appropriate practices, MacArthur Early Childhood Center aims to foster a love of learning while addressing the unique individual needs of each child. The school plays an essential role in the Macomb community by supporting families and helping young children develop the confidence and essential skills necessary for long-term educational success.
126
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
31.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    79 (62.7 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (17.5 %)
  • Black
    17 (13.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (4.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.6 %)
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: Macomb CUSD 185
Phone: (309)833-4273
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 126
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 31.5
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 126
Gender Ratio