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Pershing Early Learning Center

PublicRegular
Decatur, Illinois · Decatur SD 61
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students416
Student:Teacher26.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch82%
Title INo
Pershing Early Learning Center
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
416
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
82%+28.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
26.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance

Overview

Pershing Early Learning Center is a public school in Decatur, Illinois. The school enrolls 416 students. It is part of the Decatur SD 61 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
26:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
DistrictDecatur SD 61
County17115
CityDecatur
ZIP62523
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171185005582

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment416
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino5.4%
Black / African American1.0%
Asian42.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native34.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races16.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
5.4%
Black
1.0%
Asian
42.9%
Two+
16.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %82%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)