Pershing Early Learning Center serves 416 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Attendance Zone: Pershing Early Learning Center's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Decatur, IL, spanning approximately 47.2 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 5.7 miles and the furthest edge located 10.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pershing Early Learning Center's student population of 416 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
416 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pershing Early Learning Center is 0.69, 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
26:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
47%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
18%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08)
7%
6%
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?
416 students attend Pershing Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Pershing Early Learning Center students are Black, 23% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pershing Early Learning Center?
Pershing Early Learning Center has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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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