- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Effingham, IL
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Effingham Unit 40 Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171356006830
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Effingham · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 121
- students enrolled
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool has class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Effingham Unit 40 Preschool ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Effingham, IL.
School address
District: Effingham Cusd 40 · Illinois
NCES ID 171356006830 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool grew from 120 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE held 5.2 → 5.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 171356006830 · Effingham, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
121 enr · 24.2:1 · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Effingham High School (712 students)
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool grew from 120 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE held 5.2 → 5.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Effingham High
Effingham High School
712 students
- Central Grade
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
- This school 121
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool
121 students
What this shows Effingham Unit 40 Preschool reports 121 students on the CCD universe file.
How Effingham Unit 40 Preschool compares
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.2:1 | ▲ 73% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
121
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 73% above state mean
Top 98% in Illinois - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Effingham Unit 40 Preschool 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 Effingham Unit 40 Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Grade School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Effingham Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Side Grade School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Effingham Unit 40 Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Effingham
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~121 students)
Frequently asked questions about Effingham Unit 40 Preschool
How many students attend Effingham Unit 40 Preschool?
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool has 121 students enrolled. It is a public school in Effingham, IL. CCD year-over-year: 120 (2022-23) → 134 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Effingham Unit 40 Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Effingham Unit 40 Preschool is 24.2:1, which is 73% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Effingham Unit 40 Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Effingham Unit 40 Preschool is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Effingham, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Effingham Unit 40 Preschool?
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Effingham Unit 40 Preschool rank among public schools in Effingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Effingham Unit 40 Preschool ranks #6 of 6 public 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 public schools in Effingham on the city page.
What other schools are in Effingham Cusd 40?
Besides Effingham Unit 40 Preschool, Effingham Cusd 40 also operates Effingham High School (712 students), Central Grade School (547 students), and Effingham Junior High School (458 students). See the Effingham Cusd 40 district page for the complete list.