Central Grade School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Effingham, Illinois 62401 · Effingham CUSD 40
#1234 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#34501 of 50,301 nationally
About Central Grade School
Central Grade School is a public elementary located in Effingham, in the Effingham CUSD 40 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades 2–5. In 2025 it enrolled 547 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 36.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1234th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (71th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 547.
There are 6 schools in Effingham; Central Grade School ranks 4th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)19%
- Reading proficiency (30%)34%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)47.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Central Grade School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 19%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Central Grade School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Early Learning Center
Effingham · Public elementary · Grades K–K
175 students · 1.4 km away
South Side Grade School
Effingham · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
248 students · 4.9 km away
Effingham High School
Effingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
712 students · 5.3 km away
Effingham Junior High School
Effingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
458 students · 5.6 km away
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool
Effingham · Public other · Grades PK–PK
121 students · 6.3 km away
Teutopolis High School
Teutopolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
339 students · 8.7 km away
Teutopolis Junior High School
Teutopolis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
166 students · 9.0 km away
Teutopolis Grade School
Teutopolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
620 students · 10.0 km away
Dieterich Jr/Sr High School
Dieterich · Public high · Grades 7–12
273 students · 14 km away
Dieterich Elem School
Dieterich · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
359 students · 14 km away
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546 students
Chicago Academy Elem School
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548 students
Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch
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North Elementary School
Godfrey · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Grade School a good school?
Central Grade School has a Success Index (US) of 36.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1234 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Central Grade School rank in Illinois?
Central Grade School ranks #1234 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #34501 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central Grade School?
Central Grade School had 547 students in 2025.
Is Central Grade School a elementary school or a high school?
Central Grade School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 2–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central Grade School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Central Grade School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.