Hardin County CUSD 1 School District

Po Box 218
Elizabethtown, IL 62931-0218
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 534 students in Hardin County CUSD 1 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 Hardin County CUSD 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (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 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

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

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hardin County CUSD 1 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 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#743 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
7%
28%
21%
30%
40-44%
50%
80-89%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
3%
28%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
92%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue (19-20)
$8 MM
$15 MM
Spending (19-20)
$7 MM
$14 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$15,628
$19,707
Spending / Student (19-20)
$12,708
$19,097

Best Hardin County CUSD 1 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hardin County Elementary School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4 School Rd
Elizabethtown, IL 62931
(618) 287-2411
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
Hardin County High School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4 School Rd
Elizabethtown, IL 62931
(618) 287-2141
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Rank: #33.
Hardin County Jr High School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4 School Rd
Elizabethtown, IL 62931
(618) 287-2411
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hardin County CUSD 1 School District?
Hardin County CUSD 1 School District manages 3 public schools serving 534 students.
What is the rank of Hardin County CUSD 1 School District?
Hardin County CUSD 1 School District is ranked #724 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 Hardin County CUSD 1 School District?
92% of Hardin County CUSD 1 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hardin County CUSD 1 School District?
Hardin County CUSD 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 534 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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