CUSD 300 School District

2550 Harnish Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102-6870
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

CUSD 300 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 20,293 students in CUSD 300 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in CUSD 300 School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
28 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
20,293 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
1,401 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

CUSD 300 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 92% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IL)
#412 out of 926 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of CUSD 300  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
24%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CUSD 300  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
27%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CUSD 300  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(17-18)
92%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of CUSD 300  School District and public school graduation rate of IL by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.68
# American Indian Students
43 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,056 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
8,382 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
27%
# Black Students
1,063 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
5%
17%
# White Students
9,015 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
45%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
708 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
530
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
1,410
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,375
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,405
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,343
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,464
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,493
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,498
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,549
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,636
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,844
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,575
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,645
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,526
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,549 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,034 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$376 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart display total revenue of CUSD 300  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$346 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart display total spending of CUSD 300  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,549
$22,162
This chart display average revenue per public school student in CUSD 300  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,034
$21,409
This chart display average spending per public school student in CUSD 300  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best CUSD 300 School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Ridge School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 Cleveland Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5800
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: #22.
Eastview Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
540 Longwood Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 458-5501
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
898 Glen Oak Dr
Dundee, IL 60118
(224) 484-4900
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #44.
Kenneth E Neubert Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 Huntington Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-6800
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #55.
Algonquin Lakes Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1401 Compton Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-7500
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: #66.
Harry D Jacobs High School
Math: 31% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2601 Bunker Hill Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,006 students
Rank: #77.
Dundee Highlands Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
407 S 5th St
Dundee, IL 60118
(224) 484-4700
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #88.
Hampshire High School
Math: 30% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1600 Big Timber Rd
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 792-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,927 students
Rank: #99.
Dundee Middle School
Math: 27% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4200 W Main St
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 426-1485
Grades: 6-8
| 1,140 students
Rank: #1010.
Gilberts Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
729 Paper Bark Ln
Gilberts, IL 60136
(224) 484-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 702 students
Rank: #1111.
Westfield Community School
Math: 32% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2100 Sleepy Hollow Rd
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-7800
Grades: PK-8
| 1,308 students
Rank: #1212.
Liberty Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6500 Miller Rd
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 724 students
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln Prairie Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Harvest Gate
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 532-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #1414.
Cambridge Lakes Charter School
Charter School
Math: 23% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 Wester Blvd
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 464-4300
Grades: K-12
| 660 students
Rank: #1515.
Algonquin Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
520 Longwood Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 408 students
Rank: #1616.
Gary D Wright Elementary School
Math: 24% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1500 Ketchum Rd
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-5700
Grades: K-5
| 943 students
Rank: #1717.
Hampshire Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
560 S State St
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-2522
Grades: 6-8
| 757 students
Rank: #1818.
Dundee-crown High School
Math: 20% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Kings Rd
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,636 students
Rank: #1919.
Hampshire Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
321 Terwilliger Ave
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-2171
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Rank: #2020.
Lake In The Hills Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
519 Willow St
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 532-6900
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #2121.
Dream Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
251 Amarillo Dr
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 551-8410
Grades: K-5
| 0 students
Rank: #2222.
Parkview Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
122 Carpenter Blvd
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #2323.
Carpentersville Middle School
Math: 7% | Reading: 11%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Cleveland Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 426-1380
Grades: 6-8
| 1,237 students
Rank: #2424.
Meadowdale Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14 Ash St
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-2900
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #2525.
Golfview Elementary School
Math: 9% | Reading: 5%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
124 Golfview Ln
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-2800
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: #2626.
Lakewood School
Math: 7% | Reading: 7%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1651 Ravine Ln
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 808 students
Rank: #2727.
Perry Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
251 Amarillo Dr
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: n/an/a
50 Cleveland Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-2300
Grades: PK
| 110 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to CUSD 300 School District?
CUSD 300 School District manages 28 public schools serving 20,293 students.
What is the rank of CUSD 300 School District?
CUSD 300 School District is ranked #442 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (top 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in CUSD 300 School District?
45% of CUSD 300 School District students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of CUSD 300 School District?
CUSD 300 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is CUSD 300 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,034 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 28 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 20,293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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