Effingham Unit 40 Preschool serves 134 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool's student population of 134 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Effingham Unit 40 Preschool is 0.29, 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
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
n/a
17%
White
84%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Effingham Unit 40 Preschool?
134 students attend Effingham Unit 40 Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Effingham Unit 40 Preschool students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Effingham Unit 40 Preschool?
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Effingham Unit 40 Preschool offer ?
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Effingham Unit 40 Preschool part of?
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool is part of Effingham Community Unit School District 40.
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