Pershing Early Learning Center serves 375 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Pershing Early Learning Center's student population of 375 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
The diversity score of Pershing Early Learning Center is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
7%
28%
Black
51%
17%
White
24%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Pershing Early Learning Center?
375 students attend Pershing Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Pershing Early Learning Center students are Black, 24% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pershing Early Learning Center?
Pershing Early Learning Center has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pershing Early Learning Center offer ?
Pershing Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Pershing Early Learning Center part of?
Pershing Early Learning Center is part of Decatur School District 61.
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