Top Rankings
Galesburg CUSD 205 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 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,863 students in Galesburg CUSD 205 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 Galesburg CUSD 205 School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
3,863 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
275 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Galesburg CUSD 205 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 78% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#691 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Graduation Rate
78%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34.7%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2006–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
12%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
18%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
54%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,280 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,672 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$90 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$84 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,280
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,672
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Galesburg CUSD 205 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silas Willard Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
460 Fifer St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2015
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2015
Gr: K-4 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Steele School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1480 W Main St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2016
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2016
Gr: K-4 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Galesburg Jr High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1135 W Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2002
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2002
Gr: 7-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
King School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1018 S Farnham St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2012
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2012
Gr: K-4 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Galesburg Senior High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1135 W Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2001
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2001
Gr: 9-12 | 1,158 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Lombard Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1220 E Knox St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2004
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2004
Gr: 5-6 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
940 W Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2031
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2031
Gr: PK-K | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Knox Co Mary Davis Detention Home
Alternative School
1319 E 5th St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-5112
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-5112
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Galesburg CUSD 205 School District?
Galesburg CUSD 205 School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,863 students.
What is the rank of Galesburg CUSD 205 School District?
Galesburg CUSD 205 School District is ranked #682 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Galesburg CUSD 205 School District?
54% of Galesburg CUSD 205 School District students are White, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Galesburg CUSD 205 School District?
Galesburg CUSD 205 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Galesburg CUSD 205 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,672 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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