Pershing Early Learning Center serves 394 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pershing Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pershing Early Learning Center's student population of 394 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pershing Early Learning Center is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
27%
Black
49%
17%
White
27%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pershing Early Learning Center?
394 students attend Pershing Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Pershing Early Learning Center students are Black, 27% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pershing Early Learning Center?
Pershing Early Learning Center has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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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