Pershing Early Learning Center vs Vick Early Childhood & Family Ctr
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Illinois, United States, 229 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pershing Early Learning Center
Decatur · Public other · Grades PK–PK
416 students
Vick Early Childhood & Family Ctr
Chicago · Public other · Grades PK–PK
417 students
| Measure | Pershing Early Learning Center Decatur, Illinois | Vick Early Childhood & Family Ctr Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 416 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Decatur | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vick Early Childhood & Family Ctr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 81.5%).
- •Vick Early Childhood & Family Ctr does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 26.0).
- •Vick Early Childhood & Family Ctr is the larger school with 417 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 Pershing Early Learning Center better than Vick Early Childhood & Family Ctr?
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 Pershing Early Learning Center and Vick Early Childhood & Family Ctr?
About 229 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pershing Early Learning Center: 416. Vick Early Childhood & Family Ctr: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pershing Early Learning Center and Vick Early Childhood & Family Ctr rank in Illinois?
Pershing Early Learning Center is unranked and Vick Early Childhood & Family Ctr is unranked among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).