Early Learning Center serves 175 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Attendance Zone: The Early Learning Center serves the entire district of Effingham, IL, covering an area of approximately 126 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 14.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Learning Center's student population of 175 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
175 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Learning Center is 0.29, 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
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
84%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
175 students attend Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Early Learning Center students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Learning Center offer ?
Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Early Learning Center part of?
Early Learning Center is part of Effingham CUSD 40 School District.
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