Brokaw Early Learning Center

www.sd308.org

267 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Brokaw Early Learning Center, located in Oswego, Illinois, serves as the dedicated hub for early childhood education within the Oswego Community Unit School District 308. The school focuses on building a strong educational foundation for the district's youngest learners, specifically catering to preschool-aged children. Its programming is designed to support developmental milestones, social-emotional growth, and school readiness, providing a nurturing environment that bridges the gap between home and the traditional K-12 classroom experience.

Beyond its core curriculum, Brokaw is known for its inclusive approach, offering specialized support services such as early childhood special education and screenings to ensure that every child’s unique needs are identified and addressed early on. By fostering a play-based and collaborative atmosphere, the center aims to spark curiosity and a love for learning in its students. As a central resource for families in the Oswego area, Brokaw plays a pivotal role in preparing the community's children for a successful transition into elementary school.

267

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brokaw Early Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	88
Black	34
Asian	40
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
93 (34.8 %)
Hispanic
88 (33.0 %)
Asian
40 (15.0 %)
Black
34 (12.7 %)
Two or More
11 (4.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	CUSD 308
Phone:	(630)551-9600
Website:	http://www.sd308.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	267
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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 267