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St. Charles, IL vs Effingham, IL

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- Effingham spends 5.1% less per student than St. Charles.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.3% higher in Effingham than in St. Charles. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Effingham had 3.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to St. Charles
 St. Charles, ILEffingham, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,690$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,271  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,776$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.42  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10274573
 Students per Counselor659  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock15.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.50.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
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Reviews for St. Charles    6 Reviews
Barbara · St. Charles, IL
good
Over 13 years ago

good  More

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Chris · St. Charles, IL
Cost of Living in Saint Charles
Over 15 years ago

Moving to Saint Charles from Kansas City was quite to sticker shock from a cost of living standpoint. I did do my homework and knew this would be the case, but it  More

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Kay · St. Charles, IL
Living in St. Charles
Over 16 years ago

St. Charles, Illinois is a small, trendy river town. It hosts amenities that appeal to everyone. Biking, running, walking, hiking, camping, horseback riding, kayaking,  More

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Reviews for Effingham    3 Reviews
Katie · Hampshire, IL
Christian community!
Over 6 years ago

Excellent Christian community and conservative area. Nice area surrounded by farmland and lakes!  More

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Stefnie · Effingham, IL
Conservative town
Over 13 years ago

Effingham is a place of conservative ideals and belief in the United States  More

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John · Searcy, AR
Avoid the Motel 6
Over 18 years ago

We checked in to this motel on our way home from a funeral. It was nearly 10:00 PM and we were all tired from a long day of travelling. Upon entering the room, we  More

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