Effingham Unit 40 Preschool vs South Side Grade School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool
Effingham · Public other · Grades PK–PK
121 students
South Side Grade School
Effingham · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
248 students
| Measure | Effingham Unit 40 Preschool Effingham, Illinois | South Side Grade School Effingham, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #338 of 2,303 |
| National rank | – | #12911 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 1–2 |
| Students | 121 | 248 |
| Enrollment | 121 | 248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Effingham | Effingham |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Side Grade School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 24.2).
- •South Side Grade School is the larger school with 248 students compared with 121.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Effingham Unit 40 Preschool better than South Side Grade School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Effingham Unit 40 Preschool and South Side Grade School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Effingham and Effingham in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool: 121. South Side Grade School: 248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Effingham Unit 40 Preschool and South Side Grade School rank in Illinois?
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool is unranked and South Side Grade School is 338th of 2,303 among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).