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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EFFINGHAM CUSD 40·NCES 171356006830

Effingham Unit 40 Preschool

215 N 1St St, Effingham, IL 62401 · (217) 540-1380 · Effingham County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY33-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL121 STUDENTS
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This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work

Enrollment
121
Elementary
DISTRICT 273 · STATE 381
Student : Teacher
23.9:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.4:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Pre-K121100%
Student demographics
34%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 26% · STATE 69% · US 70%
White
9679%
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 45% · US 43%
Hispanic
2117%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 29% · US 30%
Black
11%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 16% · US 15%
Asian
11%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 6% · US 6%
Two+
22%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5% · US 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
6856%
Female
5344%

School pathway

Students here typically continue to
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool→Early Learning Center→South Side Grade School
Based on grade levels within Effingham CUSD 40. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-251215.123.9:1N/A
2023-241345.325.5:1N/A
2022-231205.223.3:1N/A
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Effingham Unit 40 Preschool.

About Effingham Unit 40 Preschool

Among the schools in Effingham, Illinois, is Effingham Unit 40 Preschool, a small elementary school. The grade span is pre-K, and enrollment is 121 students. Average enrollment for elementary schools in Illinois is about 381, so this school runs 68% smaller than that.

Across its 6 schools, Effingham CUSD 40 enrolls 2,261 students. Effingham Unit 40 Preschool is one of those schools.

A majority of students at Effingham Unit 40 Preschool, 79%, are White. The rest of enrollment is 17% Hispanic. Among all residents of Effingham County, the White share is about 96%. The chance that two students picked at random at Effingham Unit 40 Preschool belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 34%.

The count of teachers at Effingham Unit 40 Preschool is 5.1 full-time equivalents, for a ratio of 23.9:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Illinois is 13.9:1, lower than at this school.

Census Bureau estimates for Effingham County show that median household income is about $80,404, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 27% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Effingham Unit 40 Preschool is one of 18 public schools in Effingham County, which together enroll about 5,063 students.

The shortest distance from Effingham Unit 40 Preschool to another public school is about 0.9 miles, to South Side Grade School. The five-mile area around Effingham Unit 40 Preschool holds at least 8 other public schools.

Under the NCES locale system, Effingham Unit 40 Preschool is Town: Remote.

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Effingham County at a glance

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Population
34,522
Census ACS
Median income
$80,404
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
5,063 students

Quick facts

School name
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool
District
Effingham CUSD 40
Address
215 N 1St St, Effingham, IL 62401
Phone
(217) 540-1380
County
Effingham County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–PK
Total enrollment
121
Teachers (FTE)
5
Student–teacher ratio
23.9:1
Locale
33-Town: Remote
NCES ID
171356006830
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Effingham Unit 40 Preschool
How large is Effingham Unit 40 Preschool?
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool enrolls approximately 121 students in grades PK-PK.
Is Effingham Unit 40 Preschool an elementary, middle, or high school?
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool is an elementary school covering grades PK-PK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Effingham Unit 40 Preschool?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Effingham Unit 40 Preschool is approximately 23.9:1 (5 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Effingham Unit 40 Preschool?
Student demographics at Effingham Unit 40 Preschool are roughly 79% White, 17% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is Effingham Unit 40 Preschool public or private?
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool is a public K-12 school, overseen by Effingham CUSD 40.
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