Jefferson Early Childhood Center

www.cusd200.org

282 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Jefferson Early Childhood Center, located in Wheaton, Illinois, serves as a specialized educational facility within Community Unit School District 200, focused exclusively on the developmental needs of young children. The center is designed to provide a nurturing and structured environment for students during their most critical formative years. By concentrating on early childhood education, the school emphasizes play-based learning, social-emotional development, and the foundational academic skills necessary to prepare children for their transition into elementary school.

The center is particularly recognized for its inclusive approach, offering a variety of programs that cater to children with diverse learning needs and abilities. Through a collaborative effort between experienced educators, specialists, and families, Jefferson Early Childhood Center strives to create a supportive community that fosters curiosity and confidence. By prioritizing individualized instruction and early intervention, the school aims to ensure that every student builds a strong, successful foundation for their future academic journey.

282

Total Students

15.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Early Childhood Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	35
Black	19
Asian	21
Two or More	10

White
197 (69.9 %)
Hispanic
35 (12.4 %)
Asian
21 (7.4 %)
Black
19 (6.7 %)
Two or More
10 (3.5 %)

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 200
Phone:	(630)682-2474
Website:	http://www.cusd200.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
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 282