Early Learning Center
PublicPrekindergartenGrades PK
2501 S 1st St, Springfield, IL 62704 · (217) 525-3163 · Part of Springfield School District 186
Capital Township’s School Grade C− better than 16% of Illinois school districts
Students
549
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
65%
Setting
City
Grades
PK
What stands out about Early Learning Center
- Larger classes: 20 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 37.9% since 2020–21
- No state test results: its grades come before the tested ones (3–8 and 11)
Location
Directions ↗2501 S 1st St, Springfield
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K549
Enrollment over time
398’20
419’21
555’22
558’23
549’24
Up 37.9% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Black 46%White 29%Two or more races 17%Hispanic 5%Asian 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Early Learning Center from Capital Township families.
Other schools in Springfield School District 186
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.