Fisher CUSD 1 School District

801 S 5th St
Fisher, IL 61843-9522
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 610 students in Fisher CUSD 1 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 Fisher CUSD 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,384 Schools
# Students
610 Students
1,842,069 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
137,865 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fisher CUSD 1 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#406 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
30%
27%
25%
30%
40-44%
50%
(21-22)
≥90%
87%
(2022-23)
15.4%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
2%
29%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
92%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,879 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,464. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,811 is less than the state median of $21,702. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,879
$22,464
Spending / Student
$14,811
$21,702

Best Fisher CUSD 1 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fisher Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
111 W Division St
Fisher, IL 61843
(217) 897-1225
Gr: 7-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Fisher Grade School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 S 5th St
Fisher, IL 61843
(217) 897-1133
Gr: K-6 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fisher CUSD 1 School District?
Fisher CUSD 1 School District manages 2 public schools serving 610 students.
What is the rank of Fisher CUSD 1 School District?
Fisher CUSD 1 School District is ranked #403 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 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 Fisher CUSD 1 School District?
92% of Fisher CUSD 1 School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fisher CUSD 1 School District?
Fisher CUSD 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Fisher CUSD 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,811 is less than the state median of $21,702. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 610 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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