Early Learning Center

3224 S Banker St
Effingham, IL 62401
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Early Learning Center serves 142 students in grades Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 142 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Early Learning Center's student population of 142 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
142 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Learning Center is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
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Hispanic
6%
28%
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Black
2%
17%
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White
88%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.22
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Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Early Learning Center?
142 students attend Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Early Learning Center students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Learning Center offer ?
Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Early Learning Center part of?
Early Learning Center is part of Effingham Community Unit School District 40.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 142 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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