For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,286 students in Litchfield CUSD 12 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Litchfield CUSD 12 School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
1,286 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Litchfield CUSD 12 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#477 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.68
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
27%
# Black Students
14 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,194 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
93%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
118
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
74
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
72
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
92
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
89
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
90
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
79
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
87
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
83
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
118
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
101
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
112
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
97
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
74
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,308 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,252 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,308
$22,162
Spending / Student
$19,252
$21,409
Best Litchfield CUSD 12 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J D Colt Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
615 E Tyler Ave
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3565
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3565
Grades: 2-3
| 182 students
Rank: #22.
Litchfield Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1701 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4668
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4668
Grades: 6-8
| 289 students
Rank: #33.
Litchfield Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1705 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3955
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3955
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Rank: #44.
Russell Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 N Jefferson St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4034
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4034
Grades: 4-5
| 168 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 S State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3514
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3514
Grades: PK
| 118 students
Rank: n/an/a
800 N Chestnut St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-2851
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-2851
Grades: K-1
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Litchfield CUSD 12 School District?
Litchfield CUSD 12 School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,286 students.
What is the rank of Litchfield CUSD 12 School District?
Litchfield CUSD 12 School District is ranked #496 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Litchfield CUSD 12 School District?
93% of Litchfield CUSD 12 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Litchfield CUSD 12 School District?
Litchfield CUSD 12 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Litchfield CUSD 12 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,252 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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