Effingham CUSD 40

Effingham Community Unit School District 40 is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 2803 S Banker Street in Effingham, Illinois. Situated within a remote town geographic setting, the district operates six active schools that offer a complete continuum of student growth, delivering educational programs from pre-kindergarten through the 12th grade. Serving as a primary educational cornerstone for the broader Effingham region, the non-charter district provides comprehensive academic and developmental pathways designed to prepare local youth for higher education, vocational pursuits, and future career opportunities.

According to federal educational dataset context for the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a total enrollment of 2,261 students across its primary, middle, and high school facilities. To foster an enriched learning environment, Effingham CUSD 40 maintains a comprehensive operational infrastructure backed by a workforce of more than 903 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes 348 full-time equivalent teachers, 61 instructional aides, and over 494 support personnel, providing a strong student-to-staff framework that ensures tailored academic instruction, individual guidance, and reliable campus operations for the community.