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Pershing Early Learning Center

Public PK

 300 E Eldorado St
       Decatur, IL  62523-1037

(217) 362-3301

District: Decatur School District 61

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,470 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  26.7 Help
Number of students:  375

Racial breakdown:

African American:
51.5%
White:
24.3%
Two or more races:
16.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.5% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Pershing Early Learning Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (51.5%), White (24.3%), two or more races (16.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pershing Early Learning Center is 26.7. 10 elementary schools in the Decatur School District 61 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pershing Early Learning Center is $19,470, which is the 2nd highest among 11 elementary schools in the Decatur School District 61.
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Pershing Early Learning Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Decatur School District 61:

SchoolDigger ranks Decatur School District 61 806th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Enrollment information for Pershing Early Learning Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 18 30 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 48
1993 39 53 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 96
1994 34 43 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 78
1995 24 28 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 53
1996 24 28 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 53
1997 31 35 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 66
1998 53 100 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1999 85 101 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2000 124 124 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2001 117 135 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2002 134 154 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2003 134 154 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2004 112 159 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2005 193 203 6 15 0 n/a n/a 43 460
2006 189 146 6 20 0 n/a n/a 33 394
2007 219 162 7 13 1 n/a n/a 7 409
2008 208 182 6 15 1 n/a n/a 36 448
2009 187 211 8 16 0 n/a n/a 57 479
2010 206 193 9 23 0 n/a n/a 41 472
2011 199 169 15 26 1 0 31 0 441
2012 202 156 16 36 0 0 41 0 451
2013 172 183 10 29 1 1 52 0 448
2014 197 194 5 22 2 1 64 0 485
2015 172 204 8 20 1 0 52 0 457
2016 199 225 10 24 0 1 70 0 529
2017 200 206 6 24 1 1 74 0 512
2018 199 200 5 29 3 0 65 0 501
2019 174 209 6 31 0 2 71 0 493
2020 163 256 8 21 3 4 47 0 502
2021 114 239 4 26 1 0 68 0 452
2022 105 193 2 23 1 0 70 0 394
2023 96 194 3 28 1 0 67 0 389
2024 91 193 2 26 0 1 62 0 375

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pershing Early Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 48 2.0 24.0 n/a
1993 96 3.2 30.0 n/a
1994 78 2.8 27.9 n/a
1995 53 3.0 17.7 n/a
1996 53 3.0 17.7 n/a
1997 66 4.0 16.5 n/a
1998 154 8.0 19.3 n/a
1999 187 9.0 20.8 n/a
2000 255 10.0 25.5 n/a
2001 260 0.0 0.0 n/a
2002 298 11.0 27.1 0
2003 298 11.0 27.1 0
2004 282 12.0 23.5 0
2005 460 11.0 41.8 72.4
2006 394 8.0 49.3 76.2
2007 409 11.0 37.2 n/a
2008 448 10.0 44.8 66.5
2009 479 n/a n/a n/a
2010 472 14.3 33.0 n/a
2011 441 10.1 43.2 0
2012 451 11.7 38.4 41.9
2013 448 22.7 19.7 22.1
2014 485 11.5 42.1 62.5
2015 457 18.0 25.3 47.3
2016 529 12.0 44.0 52
2017 512 14.4 35.5 42.6
2018 501 20.0 25.0 76.4
2019 493 10.0 49.3 73.4
2020 502 11.0 45.6 31.5
2021 452 n/a n/a n/a
2022 394 14.3 27.5 74.1
2023 389 10.8 35.8 76.9
2024 375 14.0 26.7 67.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pershing Early Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 48 2.0 24.0 n/a
1993 96 3.2 30.0 n/a
1994 78 2.8 27.9 n/a
1995 53 3.0 17.7 n/a
1996 53 3.0 17.7 n/a
1997 66 4.0 16.5 n/a
1998 154 8.0 19.3 n/a
1999 187 9.0 20.8 n/a
2000 255 10.0 25.5 n/a
2001 260 0.0 0.0 n/a
2002 298 11.0 27.1 0
2003 298 11.0 27.1 0
2004 282 12.0 23.5 0
2005 460 11.0 41.8 72.4
2006 394 8.0 49.3 76.2
2007 409 11.0 37.2 n/a
2008 448 10.0 44.8 66.5
2009 479 n/a n/a n/a
2010 472 14.3 33.0 n/a
2011 441 10.1 43.2 0
2012 451 11.7 38.4 41.9
2013 448 22.7 19.7 22.1
2014 485 11.5 42.1 62.5
2015 457 18.0 25.3 47.3
2016 529 12.0 44.0 52
2017 512 14.4 35.5 42.6
2018 501 20.0 25.0 76.4
2019 493 10.0 49.3 73.4
2020 502 11.0 45.6 31.5
2021 452 n/a n/a n/a
2022 394 14.3 27.5 74.1
2023 389 10.8 35.8 76.9
2024 375 14.0 26.7 67.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Pershing Early Learning Center

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal
201599.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.4%99.4%99.2%99.4%
201699.8%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.8%99.3%99.0%99.5%
201799.2%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.2%99.2%99.5%
201899.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.5%99.2%98.7%99.2%
201999.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.5%99.0%98.0%99.0%
202195.3%95.3%95.3%95.3%95.3%95.3%92.6%94.2%
202282.6%82.6%82.6%82.6%82.3%82.6%81.7%82.3%
202392.0%94.6%94.6%94.6%94.6%94.4%93.8%94.9%
202498.3%95.8%95.8%95.8%95.8%95.8%95.8%95.8%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pershing Early Learning Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,402 (14.3%) $8,398 (85.7%) $9,800
2020 $208 (2.5%) $8,250 (97.5%) $8,458
2021 $1,174 (7.7%) $14,031 (92.3%) $15,205
2022 $1,174 (7.7%) $14,031 (92.3%) $15,205
2023 $2,035 (9.6%) $19,130 (90.4%) $21,165
2024 $1,191 (6.1%) $18,279 (93.9%) $19,470

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pershing Early Learning Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students493389
 21.1%
African American209194
 7.2%
American Indian01
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic3128
 9.7%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White17496
 44.8%
Two or More Races7167
 5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.4%76.9%
 3.4%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 375 students attended Pershing Early Learning Center.

Students at Pershing Early Learning Center are 51% African American, 24% White, 17% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.


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