Pershing Early Learning Center
Regular School · Decatur, IL
Pershing Early Learning Center is a regular school school in Decatur, Illinois, serving grades PK–PK with 416 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 26:1.
Level
Prekindergarten
Grades
PK – PK
Enrollment
416
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Student–Teacher Ratio
26:1
Status
Open
Lunch Program Participation
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 196 | 47% |
| White | 96 | 23% |
| Two or more races | 77 | 19% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 36 | 9% |
| Asian | 7 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 416 | 232M / 184F |
Programs & Discipline
Gifted & Talented
None offered
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 416 | 100% |
Contact & Location
2912 N University Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
Phone: (217)362-3301
http://www.dps61.orgOther Schools in District
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Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 62526) → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
171185005582
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD