Prekindergarten at LECC

Litchfield CUSD 12
725 S Chestnut St.
Litchfield, IL 62056
100 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Litchfield Prekindergarten, located at 601 S. State St. in Litchfield, Illinois, serves as the foundational early childhood education center for the Litchfield Community Unit School District #12. The program is dedicated to fostering the social, emotional, and cognitive development of young children, preparing them for a successful transition into kindergarten and the broader K-12 school system. By prioritizing a supportive and engaging environment, the school focuses on building essential academic and behavioral skills during these critical formative years.

The facility operates as a hub for early learning, emphasizing a curriculum that balances structured instruction with play-based discovery. Serving the local Litchfield community, the school plays a vital role in providing accessible education to the youngest learners in the district. Through collaboration between experienced educators and local families, Litchfield Prekindergarten aims to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity and sets a positive trajectory for each child's lifelong educational journey.
100
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
25.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    96 (96.0%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (2.0%)
  • Black
    1 (1.0%)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.0%)
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: Litchfield CUSD 12
Phone: (217)324-2851
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 100
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 25.0
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 100
Gender Ratio