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 (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- 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
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pershing Early Learning Center is 0.69, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
47%
16%
White
23%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
2%
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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