Early Learning Center

3224 S Banker St
Effingham, IL 62401
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : The Early Learning Center's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Effingham, IL, covering approximately 126 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the farthest reach of the zone extending up to 14.3 miles.
  • 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
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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.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
84%
45%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
16%
0.29
(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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : The Early Learning Center's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Effingham, IL, covering approximately 126 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the farthest reach of the zone extending up to 14.3 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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