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#2910 of 3,813 schools in IL
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool
School · Effingham Cusd 40 · Effingham, IL
An Effingham Cusd 40 school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
215 N 1St St, Effingham, IL 62401
- 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IL statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Effingham Unit 40 Preschool sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,229/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Effingham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,098
Median home value
$195,800
Median rent
$722/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Teutopolis Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–6 | 3.8 mi | 602 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Effingham Cusd 40
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,130NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool is listed in Effingham CUSD 40; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Effingham Unit 40 Preschool
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool is a public school in Effingham, IL, part of Effingham Cusd 40, serving approximately 134 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,910 of 3,813 schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Effingham Unit 40 Preschool
What grades does Effingham Unit 40 Preschool serve?
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Effingham Unit 40 Preschool?
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Effingham Unit 40 Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Effingham Unit 40 Preschool is 26.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Effingham Unit 40 Preschool rank in IL?
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool ranks #2,910 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Effingham Unit 40 Preschool's MySchoolScout rating?
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Effingham Unit 40 Preschool a charter school?
No, Effingham Unit 40 Preschool is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Effingham Unit 40 Preschool a Title I school?
No, Effingham Unit 40 Preschool is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 134
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Effingham County
- Phone
- (217) 540-1380
- Area population (ZIP 62401)
- 19,371
- Area average commute
- 15.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62401; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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