How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dennis Lab School | Pershing Early Learning Center |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Decatur, IL | Decatur, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 579 | 416 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 | 38.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dennis Lab School | Pershing Early Learning Center |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,005 | $16,005 |
| District | Decatur Sd 61 | Decatur Sd 61 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dennis Lab School | Pershing Early Learning Center |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28.3% | 23.1% |
| African American | 49.9% | 47.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 14.0% | 18.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dennis Lab School | Pershing Early Learning Center |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 579:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.5% | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.