Mannheim Early Childhood Center

101 W Diversey
Melrose Park, IL 60164
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Mannheim Early Childhood Center serves 157 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 157 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Mannheim Early Childhood Center's student population of 157 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
157 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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The diversity score of Mannheim Early Childhood Center is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
94%
29%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
4%
45%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.12
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Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mannheim Early Childhood Center?
157 students attend Mannheim Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mannheim Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mannheim Early Childhood Center?
Mannheim Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mannheim Early Childhood Center offer ?
Mannheim Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Mannheim Early Childhood Center part of?
Mannheim Early Childhood Center is part of Mannheim SD 83 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 157 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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