Pershing Early Learning Center

2912 N University Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 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
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

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.
This School
State Level (IL)
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
77%
0.69
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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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 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

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