For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,091 students in Hamilton Co CUSD 10 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Hamilton Co CUSD 10 School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
4 Schools
4,384 Schools
# Students
1,091 Students
1,842,069 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
137,865 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hamilton Co CUSD 10 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 82% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#268 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
50%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.2%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
3%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
95%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,950 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,464. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,079 is less than the state median of $21,702. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,950
$22,464
Spending / Student
$15,079
$21,702
Best Hamilton Co CUSD 10 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dahlgren Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5th And Dale St
Dahlgren, IL 62828
(618) 736-2316
Dahlgren, IL 62828
(618) 736-2316
Gr: K-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
East Side Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 E Randolph St
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328
Gr: K-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton County Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Fox Ln
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328
Gr: 7-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
204 W Cherry St
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328
Gr: PK | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton Co CUSD 10 School District?
Hamilton Co CUSD 10 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,091 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton Co CUSD 10 School District?
Hamilton Co CUSD 10 School District is ranked #257 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton Co CUSD 10 School District?
95% of Hamilton Co CUSD 10 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton Co CUSD 10 School District?
Hamilton Co CUSD 10 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Hamilton Co CUSD 10 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,079 is less than the state median of $21,702. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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