Pershing Early Learning Center serves 389 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 35:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pershing Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pershing Early Learning Center's student population of 389 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pershing Early Learning Center is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
7%
27%
Black
50%
17%
White
25%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pershing Early Learning Center?
389 students attend Pershing Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Pershing Early Learning Center students are Black, 25% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pershing Early Learning Center?
Pershing Early Learning Center has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pershing Early Learning Center offer ?
Pershing Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Pershing Early Learning Center part of?
Pershing Early Learning Center is part of Decatur SD 61 School District.
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