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St. Elmo, IL vs Effingham, IL

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- Effingham spends 5.0% more per student than St. Elmo.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 26.9% higher in Effingham than in St. Elmo. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Effingham had 4.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to St. Elmo
 St. Elmo, ILEffingham, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,690$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,831  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,776$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.51  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10274573
 Students per Counselor240  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock15.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.9.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.2%1.5%
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Reviews for Effingham    3 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

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

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Over 13 years ago

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

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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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