For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,261 students in Effingham CUSD 40 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Effingham CUSD 40 School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
2,261 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
174 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Effingham CUSD 40 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#400 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
50%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
9%
29%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
86%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,222 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,711 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,222
$22,456
Spending / Student
$17,711
$21,694
Best Effingham CUSD 40 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Grade School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3901 S Banker St.
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1400
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1400
Gr: 2-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Effingham High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 W Grove Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1100
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Effingham Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 S Henrietta St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1300
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
3224 S Banker St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1460
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1460
Gr: K | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
215 N 1st St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Gr: PK | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
211 W Douglas Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1530
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1530
Gr: 1-2 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Effingham CUSD 40 School District?
Effingham CUSD 40 School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,261 students.
What is the rank of Effingham CUSD 40 School District?
Effingham CUSD 40 School District is ranked #408 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Effingham CUSD 40 School District?
86% of Effingham CUSD 40 School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Effingham CUSD 40 School District?
Effingham CUSD 40 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Effingham CUSD 40 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,711 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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