Frankfort CUSD 168 School District

900 N Cherry St
West Frankfort, IL 62896-1670
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,525 students in Frankfort CUSD 168 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 Frankfort CUSD 168 School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
1,525 Students
1,881,776 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Frankfort CUSD 168 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 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 65-69% has increased from 60-64% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#729 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
6%
28%
23%
30%
45%
50%
65-69%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
28%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
94%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,166 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,099 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,166
$21,990
Spending / Student
$18,099
$21,244

Best Frankfort CUSD 168 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frankfort Comm High School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 E Main St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-3126
Grades: 9-12
| 414 students
Rank: #22.
Central Jr High School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 E 9th St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2444
Grades: 7-8
| 218 students
Rank: #33.
Frankfort Intermediate School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 N Cherry St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-1412
Grades: 3-6
| 419 students
Rank: n/an/a
1401 W 6th St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2464
Grades: PK-2
| 474 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Frankfort CUSD 168 School District?
Frankfort CUSD 168 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,525 students.
What is the rank of Frankfort CUSD 168 School District?
Frankfort CUSD 168 School District is ranked #716 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Frankfort CUSD 168 School District?
94% of Frankfort CUSD 168 School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Frankfort CUSD 168 School District?
Frankfort CUSD 168 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Frankfort CUSD 168 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,099 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,525 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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