Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 School District

Po Box 440
Argenta, IL 62501-0440
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 916 students in Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 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 Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
916 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#490 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
24%
27%
25%
30%
45%
50%
82%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
3%
28%
% Black
4%
16%
% White
84%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,924 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,346 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,924
$21,990
Spending / Student
$15,346
$21,244

Best Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Argenta-oreana Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 W South St
Oreana, IL 62554
(217) 468-2121
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Argenta-oreana Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 E East St
Argenta, IL 62501
(217) 795-2163
Gr: 6-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Argenta-oreana High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N Main St
Argenta, IL 62501
(217) 795-4821
Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 School District?
Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 School District manages 3 public schools serving 916 students.
What is the rank of Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 School District?
Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 School District is ranked #500 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 School District?
84% of Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 School District?
Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,346 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 916 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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