Summerdale Early Childhood Center

460 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Summerdale Early Childhood Center, located at 3320 Glenwood Ave in Rockford, Illinois, serves as a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational years of development. As part of the Rockford Public Schools district, the center focuses exclusively on early childhood education, providing a structured environment designed to prepare young children for the transition into elementary school. By prioritizing play-based learning and social-emotional growth, the school aims to establish a strong academic trajectory for its students during their most formative years.

The facility is tailored to meet the unique needs of preschool and pre-kindergarten students, offering programs that emphasize literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills. Through its commitment to early intervention and developmental support, Summerdale Early Childhood Center acts as a vital resource for families in the Rockford community, ensuring that young learners have access to a supportive, nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity and collaborative engagement.

460

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Summerdale Early Childhood Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	86
Black	256
Asian	1
Two or More	52

Black
256 (55.7%)
Hispanic
86 (18.7%)
White
65 (14.1%)
Two or More
52 (11.3%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Rockford SD 205
Phone:	(815)966-3280
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
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 460