Central Grade School

Public Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6

3901 S Banker St, Effingham, IL

Effingham Community Unit School District No. 40

547 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Amy Niebrugge

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
43%

Reading Proficiency
54%

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

54%

Math Proficiency

43%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 13:1 Teachers 43	Full Time Teachers 43
Teachers in First or Second Year 23.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

563:1

Student Diversity

Male 53.8%	Female 46.2%
White 88.4%	Hispanic 7.4%
Black 2.4%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Aspire Alternative High School

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Public

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Public

St. Anthony High School

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B+

Illinois Effingham County Effingham 62401

Central Grade School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Effingham, IL and is served by the Effingham Community Unit School District No. 40 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 547 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Central Grade School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Aspire Alternative High School, Fresh Start Treatment & Learning, St. Anthony High School, and more. Learn more about what Effingham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Central Grade School.

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