Pershing Early Learning Center (2026 Ranking)

300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523

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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

Top Rankings

Pershing Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

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

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Pershing Early Learning Center
2023	389
2022	394
2021	452
2020	493
2019	493
2018	512
2017	512
2016	529
2015	457
2014	485
2013	448
2012	451
2011	441
2010	472
2009	479

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Pershing Early Learning Center
2023	11
2022	14
2020	10
2019	10
2018	14
2017	14
2016	12
2015	18
2014	12
2013	23
2012	12
2011	10
2010	14

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School Rankings

The 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.

This School

State Level (IL)

Student-Teacher Ratio

27:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Pershing Early Learning Center	Illinois	Decatur School District 61
2023	35:1	14:1	20:1
2022	28:1	14:1	20:1
2020	49:1	15:1	20:1
2019	49:1	15:1	20:1
2018	37:1	16:1	20:1
2017	37:1	15:1	20:1
2016	44:1	16:1	22:1
2015	25:1	16:1	18:1
2014	42:1	16:1	21:1
2013	20:1	13:1	12:1
2012	38:1	16:1	21:1
2011	43:1	16:1	20:1
2010	33:1	16:1	19:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Pershing Early Learning Center	Illinois	Decatur School District 61
2023	1%	6%	1%
2021	1%	5%	2%
2020	1%	5%
2019	1%	5%
2018	1%	5%
2017	1%	5%
2016	1%	5%	1%
2015	1%	6%	2%
2014	1%	5%	1%
2013	3%	5%	1%
2012	4%	4%	1%
2011	4%	5%	2%
2010	4%	5%	3%
2009	4%	5%	3%
2008	3%	5%	3%

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Hispanic

28%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Pershing Early Learning Center	Illinois	Decatur School District 61
2023	7%	27%	5%
2022	6%	27%	4%
2021	6%	27%	4%
2020	6%	26%	5%
2019	6%	26%	5%
2018	4%	26%	3%
2017	4%	26%	3%
2016	4%	26%	3%
2015	4%	25%	4%
2014	5%	25%	3%
2013	6%	24%	3%
2012	8%	24%	3%
2011	6%	23%	2%
2010	7%	22%	4%
2009	5%	22%	4%

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Black

51%

17%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Pershing Early Learning Center	Illinois	Decatur School District 61
2023	50%	17%	50%
2022	49%	17%	49%
2021	53%	17%	48%
2020	42%	17%	47%
2019	42%	17%	47%
2018	41%	17%	47%
2017	41%	17%	47%
2016	43%	17%	46%
2015	45%	17%	45%
2014	40%	17%	45%
2013	41%	18%	45%
2012	35%	18%	45%
2011	38%	18%	45%
2010	43%	20%	47%
2009	46%	20%	47%

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White

24%

45%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Pershing Early Learning Center	Illinois	Decatur School District 61
2023	25%	45%	32%
2022	27%	47%	33%
2021	25%	47%	34%
2020	35%	48%	37%
2019	35%	48%	37%
2018	40%	49%	39%
2017	40%	49%	39%
2016	38%	49%	39%
2015	38%	49%	39%
2014	41%	50%	40%
2013	38%	50%	41%
2012	45%	51%	42%
2011	45%	51%	42%
2010	46%	53%	46%
2009	41%	53%	46%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

17%

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Pershing Early Learning Center	Illinois	Decatur School District 61
2023	17%	4%	12%
2022	18%	4%	13%
2021	15%	4%	12%
2020	15%	4%	11%
2019	15%	4%	11%
2018	14%	3%	11%
2017	14%	3%	11%
2016	14%	3%	11%
2015	12%	3%	10%
2014	13%	3%	11%
2013	12%	3%	10%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.65

0.69

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Pershing Early Learning Center	Illinois	Decatur School District 61
2023	0.66	0.70	0.63
2022	0.66	0.68	0.64
2021	0.64	0.68	0.64
2020	0.68	0.68	0.63
2019	0.68	0.68	0.63
2018	0.66	0.67	0.62
2017	0.66	0.67	0.62
2016	0.66	0.67	0.63
2015	0.64	0.67	0.61
2014	0.66	0.66	0.63
2013	0.68	0.66	0.63
2012	0.68	0.65	0.62
2011	0.65	0.66	0.62
2010	0.64	0.64	0.54
2009	0.65	0.64	0.54

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Eligible for

58%

43%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Pershing Early Learning Center	Illinois	Decatur School District 61
2023	56%	43%	51%
2022	55%	43%	50%
2021	48%	44%	51%
2020	69%	47%	68%
2019	69%	47%	68%
2018	42%	46%	55%
2017	42%	46%	55%
2016	51%	47%	71%
2015	47%	52%	74%
2014	62%	47%	74%
2013	22%	45%	70%

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Eligible for (19-20)

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2020)
Year	Pershing Early Learning Center	Illinois	Decatur School District 61
2020	5%	2%	1%
2019	5%	2%	1%
2012	14%	27%	28%
2008	7%	6%	9%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Decatur School District 61

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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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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