Pershing Early Learning Center
Tel:
(217) 362-3301
Pershing Early Learning Center serves 501 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Pershing Early Learning Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Pershing Early Learning Center's student population of 501 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten |
| Total Students | 501 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Pershing Early Learning Center is 0.67, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 26% |
| Black | 40% | 17% |
| White | 40% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Decatur 61 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pershing Early Learning Center is Macarthur High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Stephen Decatur Middle School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Benjamin Franklin Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Decatur Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 213 students
0.8 miles
2440 N Summit Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3561 0.8 K-6 213 - Decatur Parsons Accelerated School Grades: K-6 | 323 students
1.0 miles
3591 N Macarthur Rd
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3331 1.0 K-6 323 - Decatur Durfee Magnet Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 369 students
1.4 miles
1077 W Grand Ave
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3500 1.4 K-6 369 - Decatur Macarthur High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,093 student
1.5 miles
1499 W Grand Ave
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3152 1.5 9-12 1,093 - Decatur Oak Grove Accelerated School Grades: K-6 | 278 students
1.6 miles
2160 W Center St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3551 1.6 K-6 278
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