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Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 School District 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 are 3 public schools serving 602 students in Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
602 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 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 60-69% has decreased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#746 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-69%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.8%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
4%
29%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
87%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,555 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,762 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,555
$22,456
Spending / Student
$17,762
$21,694
Best Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
847 Walnut St
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-3123
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-3123
Gr: 6-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Bushnell-prairie City Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
345 E Hess St
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-9464
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-9464
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Bushnell-prairie City High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
845 Walnut St
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-2113
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-2113
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 School District?
Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 School District manages 3 public schools serving 602 students.
What is the rank of Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 School District?
Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 School District is ranked #772 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 School District?
87% of Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 School District?
Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,762 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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