ILProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Pershing Early Learning Center — School Profile & District Info
Decatur, Illinois|Decatur SD 61
Decatur, IL 62523
School Profile
School Statistics
Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
60
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
12
100% fully certified
Nurses
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,611
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,143
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$18,863
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 16%State 47%Local 38%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$119,169
+8.3% 1yr+34.7% 5yr
Decatur, IL metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
23.8%
Below 150% poverty line
7.5%
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Uninsured residents
7.8%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,558
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,360
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
429 (32%)
Speech/Language Impairment
332 (24%)
Intellectual Disability
128 (9%)
Other Health Impairment
127 (9%)
Autism
88 (6%)
Emotional Disturbance
73 (5%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
416
Current enrollment
Declining(-17% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Pershing Early Learning Center
Enrollment at Pershing Early Learning Center stands at 375 students. The school is a institution in the local district.
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