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Charleston CUSD 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,694 students in Charleston CUSD 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Charleston CUSD 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
2,694 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
166 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Charleston CUSD 1 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 90-94% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#679 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.68
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
29 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
134 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
27%
# Black Students
170 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
6%
17%
# White Students
2,194 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
82%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
163 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
115
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
219
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
194
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
197
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
189
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
187
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
183
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
200
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
200
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
204
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
203
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
196
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
183
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
224
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,316 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,434 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,316
$22,162
Spending / Student
$14,434
$21,409
Best Charleston CUSD 1 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carl Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1924 Reynolds Dr
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 639-4000
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 639-4000
Grades: K-3
| 534 students
Rank: #22.
Charleston High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1615 Lincoln Ave
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 639-5000
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 639-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 806 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Jefferson Ave
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 639-7000
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 639-7000
Grades: 4-6
| 635 students
Rank: #44.
Ashmore Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 219
Ashmore, IL 61912
(217) 349-3000
Ashmore, IL 61912
(217) 349-3000
Grades: K-4
| 86 students
Rank: #55.
Charleston Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
920 Smith Dr
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 639-6000
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 639-6000
Grades: 7-8
| 403 students
Rank: n/an/a
1021 13th St
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 639-8000
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 639-8000
Grades: PK-K
| 230 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Charleston CUSD 1 School District?
Charleston CUSD 1 School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,694 students.
What is the rank of Charleston CUSD 1 School District?
Charleston CUSD 1 School District is ranked #675 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Charleston CUSD 1 School District?
82% of Charleston CUSD 1 School District students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Charleston CUSD 1 School District?
Charleston CUSD 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Charleston CUSD 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,434 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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