Enrollment
547
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Effingham, IL
Central Grade School
Federal NCES profile for Central Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171356002291
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Grade School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Effingham · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 547
- students enrolled
Central Grade School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Grade School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Effingham, IL.
School address
District: Effingham Cusd 40 · Illinois
NCES ID 171356002291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Grade School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Grade School
Central Grade School is a mid-sized elementary school in Effingham, Illinois, enrolling 547 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 547 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 547 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Effingham's elementary schools, it stands alongside South Side Grade School (248 students): Central Grade School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 10.3:1).
Effingham Cusd 40 also operates Effingham High School (712 students) and Effingham Junior High School (458 students) alongside Central Grade School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Grade School compares
Central Grade School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Illinois - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,420
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 547 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Central Grade School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Effingham Cusd 40, which includes Central Grade School.
$14,420
Per student
-15%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.7%
State 36.1%
Federal 12.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Central Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Effingham Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Side Grade School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Effingham Unit 40 Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Grade School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar elementary schools in Effingham
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~547 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central Grade School
How many students attend Central Grade School?
Central Grade School has 547 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Effingham, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Grade School is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Grade School?
The largest demographic group at Central Grade School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Effingham, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Grade School?
Central Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Grade School rank among elementary schools in Effingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Grade School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Effingham, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Effingham on the city page.
Is Central Grade School a good school?
Central Grade School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Effingham Cusd 40?
Besides Central Grade School, Effingham Cusd 40 also operates Effingham High School (712 students), Effingham Junior High School (458 students), and South Side Grade School (248 students). See the Effingham Cusd 40 district page for the complete list.
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