At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
547
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
47%-6.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
2–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Central Grade School is a public primary serving grades 2–5 in Effingham, Illinois. The school enrolls 547 students. It is part of the Effingham CUSD 40 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span2–5
DistrictEffingham CUSD 40
County17049
CityEffingham
ZIP62401
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171356002291
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment547
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino4.1%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native89.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.2%
Hispanic
4.1%
Black
0.7%
Asian
1.2%
Two+
4.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.