Vick Early Childhood & Family Center serves 417 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vick Early Childhood & Family Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Vick Early Childhood & Family Center's student population of 417 students has grown by 183% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
417 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vick Early Childhood & Family Center is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
34%
29%
Black
22%
16%
White
37%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
12%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Vick Early Childhood & Family Center?
417 students attend Vick Early Childhood & Family Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Vick Early Childhood & Family Center students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vick Early Childhood & Family Center?
Vick Early Childhood & Family Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vick Early Childhood & Family Center offer ?
Vick Early Childhood & Family Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Vick Early Childhood & Family Center part of?
Vick Early Childhood & Family Center is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299.
In what neighborhood is Vick Early Childhood & Family Center located?
Vick Early Childhood & Family Center is located in the Kennedy Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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