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About this school
Belmont-Cragin Early Childhood Center is
a public school
in Chicago, Illinois that is part of Chicago Public School District 299.
It serves 350 students
in grades Not specified.
Its teachers have had 13 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Belmont-Cragin Early Childhood Center Demographics
75%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
84%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Belmont-Cragin Early Childhood Center Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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Belmont-Cragin Early Childhood Center
$7,025
raised using DonorsChoose
13
projects
funded
6
teachers
funded
70
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
2
projects for
books
2
projects
for
art supplies
Belmont-Cragin Early Childhood Center has received support from
48 individuals from Illinois and
22 individuals out-of-state.