B−
Central Grade School
PublicElementaryGrades 2–5
3901 S Banker St., Effingham, IL 62401 · (217) 540-1400 · Part of Effingham Community Unit School District 40
Students
547
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
47%
Setting
Rural
Grades
2–5
What stands out about Central Grade School
- Math proficiency 8 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency18%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts27%
State average 30.7%
Location
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3901 S Banker St., Effingham
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 263
Grade 3146
Grade 4164
Grade 5172
Grade 62
Enrollment over time
593’20
503’21
498’22
503’23
547’24
Down 7.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 88%Hispanic 7%Black 2%Two or more races 2%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.