Enrollment
121
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Effingham Unit 40 Preschool compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Effingham Unit 40 Preschool
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool is a small combined-grade school in Effingham, Illinois, enrolling 121 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.2:1 is larger than about 98% of Illinois schools and 73% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Illinois schools, with 121 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 484 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Among Effingham's public schools, it stands alongside Effingham Junior High School (458 students): Effingham Unit 40 Preschool is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.2:1 vs 13.5:1).
Effingham Cusd 40 also operates Effingham High School (712 students) and Central Grade School (547 students) alongside Effingham Unit 40 Preschool.
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 Effingham Unit 40 Preschool compares
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Effingham Cusd 40, which includes Effingham Unit 40 Preschool.
$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 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
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~121 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.2:1)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Effingham Unit 40 Preschool a good school?
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools. 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 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.
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