Parsons Elementary School vs Pershing Early Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parsons Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–6
505 students
Pershing Early Learning Center
Decatur · Public other · Grades PK–PK
416 students
| Measure | Parsons Elementary School Decatur, Illinois | Pershing Early Learning Center Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #2220 of 2,303 | – |
| National rank | #49104 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 505 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.5% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | – |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | – |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pershing Early Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 89.5%).
- •Parsons Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 26.0).
- •Parsons Elementary School is the larger school with 505 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 Parsons Elementary 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 Parsons Elementary School and Pershing Early Learning Center?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parsons Elementary School: 505. Pershing Early Learning Center: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parsons Elementary School and Pershing Early Learning Center rank in Illinois?
Parsons Elementary School is 2220th of 2,303 and Pershing Early Learning Center is unranked among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).