- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Central Grade School held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 171356002291 · Effingham, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 14:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Effingham High School (712 students)
Central Grade School held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Central Grade School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Effingham High
Effingham High School
712 students
- This school
Central Grade School
547 students
- Effingham Juni
Effingham Junior High School
458 students
- South Side Gra 248
South Side Grade School
248 students
- Early Learning 175
Early Learning Center
175 students
- Effingham Unit 121
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool
121 students
What this shows Central Grade School reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Grade School compares
Central Grade School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,130
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Effingham Cusd 40 reports $15,130 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~547 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.