Effingham CUSD 40 School District

Po Box 130
Effingham, IL 62401-0130
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,281 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 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
2,281 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
170 Teachers
136,665 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 864 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.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#400 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
27%
27%
27%
30%
62%
50%
87%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
8%
28%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
86%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,071 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,555 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,071
$21,990
Spending / Student
$17,555
$21,244

Best Effingham CUSD 40 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Grade School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3901 S Banker St.
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1400
Gr: 2-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Effingham High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1301 W Grove Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Effingham Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 S Henrietta St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
3224 S Banker St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1460
Gr: K | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
215 N 1st St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Gr: PK | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
211 W Douglas Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1530
Gr: 1-2 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 2,281 students.
What is the rank of Effingham CUSD 40 School District?
Effingham CUSD 40 School District is ranked #408 out of 864 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, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 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 $17,555 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,281 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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