Fairview Early Childhood Center

www.rps205.com

523 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Fairview Early Childhood Center, located at 512 Fairview Ave in Rockford, Illinois, is a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational development of young children. As part of the Rockford Public Schools district, the center focuses exclusively on early childhood education, providing a structured yet nurturing environment designed to prepare preschoolers for their transition into elementary school. The facility is tailored to meet the unique needs of young learners, emphasizing social-emotional growth, early literacy, and foundational cognitive skills through play-based and age-appropriate instruction.

Beyond academics, Fairview Early Childhood Center plays a vital role in the local community by offering comprehensive support services that foster family engagement and student readiness. By focusing on the critical early years of development, the school aims to create a strong educational baseline for its students, ensuring they have the tools necessary for long-term academic success. The center is known for its commitment to inclusive practices, welcoming students from diverse backgrounds and striving to provide an equitable start to their educational journeys.

523

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairview Early Childhood Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	162
Black	133
Asian	50
Two or More	39
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
162 (31.0 %)
White
136 (26.0 %)
Black
133 (25.4 %)
Asian
50 (9.6 %)
Two or More
39 (7.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Rockford SD 205
Phone:	(815)227-8400
Website:	http://www.rps205.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 523