At a glance
Reported students
121
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5.07
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois other enrollment
53rd percentile
Compared with 179 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
353
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool: 121 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
23.9:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Effingham Unit 40 Preschool
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Effingham. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Effingham CUSD 40. NCES reports 121 students for 2024–25.
Among 179 combined / other schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 94 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.9:1, above the Illinois median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (79.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Effingham Unit 40 Preschool
- 1How do the reported 23.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 5.07 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.25 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.25
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.15
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.3%
- Hispanic17.4%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Effingham CUSD 40
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Early Learning Center
Elementary · Grades KG–KG
175 reported students
South Side Grade School
Elementary · Grades 01–02
248 reported students
Effingham Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
458 reported students
Central Grade School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
547 reported students
Effingham High School
High · Grades 09–12
712 reported students
Public schools near Effingham Unit 40 Preschool
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Start Treatment & Learning Other · Eastern IL Area of Spec Educ | KG–12 | 0 | 0.8 mi |
| South Side Grade School Elementary · Effingham CUSD 40 | 01–02 | 248 | 0.9 mi |
| Effingham Junior High School Middle · Effingham CUSD 40 | 06–08 | 458 | 1 mi |
| Effingham High School High · Effingham CUSD 40 | 09–12 | 712 | 1.2 mi |
| Tristar Acad Safe Sch Program Middle · Bond/Christian/Effingham/Fayette/Montgomery ROE | 06–09 | 0 | 1.4 mi |
| Aspire Alternative High School High · Bond/Christian/Effingham/Fayette/Montgomery ROE | 09–12 | 0 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Effingham Unit 40 Preschool
What grades does Effingham Unit 40 Preschool serve?
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Effingham CUSD 40.
How many students attend Effingham Unit 40 Preschool?
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool reported 121 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 179 Illinois combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Effingham Unit 40 Preschool?
The calculated ratio is 23.9:1, based on 121 students and 5.07 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Effingham Unit 40 Preschool a public, charter, or magnet school?
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Effingham CUSD 40 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Effingham Unit 40 Preschool in?
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool is part of Effingham CUSD 40, based in Effingham, IL, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Effingham Unit 40 Preschool?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fresh Start Treatment & Learning (0.8 mi), South Side Grade School (0.9 mi), Effingham Junior High School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.