- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Decatur, IL
Pershing Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Pershing Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171185005582
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pershing Early Learning Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 41.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 416
- students enrolled
Pershing Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pershing Early Learning Center ranks #4 of 4 schools in Decatur, IL.
School address
District: Decatur Sd 61 · Illinois
NCES ID 171185005582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Pershing Early Learning Center held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 171185005582 · Decatur, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 41.6:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur High School (1,059 students)
Pershing Early Learning Center held near 375 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Pershing Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur High
Macarthur High School
1,059 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High School
909 students
- Johns Hill Mag
Johns Hill Magnet School
627 students
- Montessori Aca
Montessori Academy for Peace
586 students
- Dennis Lab Sch
Dennis Lab School
579 students
- This school 416
Pershing Early Learning Center
416 students
What this shows Pershing Early Learning Center reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pershing Early Learning Center compares
Pershing Early Learning Center 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 | 41.6:1 | ▲ 197% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
41.6:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
41.6:1
students per teacher
- 197% above state mean
Top 99% in Illinois - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$15,611
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
Counselors0.0 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
African American 47.1%
White 23.1%
Two or More 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Pershing Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Decatur Sd 61 reports $15,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pershing Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johns Hill Magnet School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montessori Academy for Peace | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dennis Lab School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pershing Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar other schools in Decatur
3 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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pershing Early Learning Center
How many students attend Pershing Early Learning Center?
Pershing Early Learning Center has 416 students enrolled. It is a public school in Decatur, IL. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pershing Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Pershing Early Learning Center is 41.6:1, which is 197% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 165% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pershing Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Pershing Early Learning Center is African American at 47.1% of enrollment, in Decatur, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pershing Early Learning Center?
Pershing Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Pershing Early Learning Center rank among schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Pershing Early Learning Center ranks #4 of 4 schools in Decatur, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Decatur on the city page.
What other schools are in Decatur Sd 61?
Besides Pershing Early Learning Center, Decatur Sd 61 also operates Macarthur High School (1,059 students), Eisenhower High School (909 students), and Johns Hill Magnet School (627 students). See the Decatur Sd 61 district page for the complete list.