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Buncombe Consolidated School District 43 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 58 students in Buncombe Consolidated School District 43. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Buncombe Consolidated School District 43 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,394 Schools
# Students
58 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Buncombe Consolidated School District 43, 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 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#851 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
28%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
91%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,207 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,534 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$940,000
$41,381 MM
Spending
$843,000
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,207
$22,423
Spending / Student
$14,534
$21,662
Best Buncombe Consolidated School District 43 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buncombe Cons School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
164 Main
Buncombe, IL 62912
(618) 658-8830
Buncombe, IL 62912
(618) 658-8830
Gr: K-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buncombe Consolidated School District 43?
Buncombe Consolidated School District 43 manages 1 public schools serving 58 students.
What is the rank of Buncombe Consolidated School District 43?
Buncombe Consolidated School District 43 is ranked #806 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Buncombe Consolidated School District 43?
91% of Buncombe Consolidated School District 43 students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buncombe Consolidated School District 43?
Buncombe Consolidated School District 43 has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Buncombe Consolidated School District 43's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,534 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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