Maroa-Forsyth Grade School vs Pershing Early Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maroa-Forsyth Grade School
Forsyth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
593 students
Pershing Early Learning Center
Decatur · Public other · Grades PK–PK
416 students
| Measure | Maroa-Forsyth Grade School Forsyth, Illinois | Pershing Early Learning Center Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #656 of 2,303 | – |
| National rank | #21393 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 593 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | – |
| Math proficiency | 44% | – |
| city | Forsyth | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maroa-Forsyth Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 81.5%).
- •Maroa-Forsyth Grade School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 26.0).
- •Maroa-Forsyth Grade School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 416.
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 Maroa-Forsyth Grade School better than Pershing Early Learning Center?
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 Maroa-Forsyth Grade School and Pershing Early Learning Center?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Forsyth and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maroa-Forsyth Grade School: 593. Pershing Early Learning Center: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maroa-Forsyth Grade School and Pershing Early Learning Center rank in Illinois?
Maroa-Forsyth Grade School is 656th of 2,303 and Pershing Early Learning Center is unranked among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).