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Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 175 students in Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% 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
2 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
175 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 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 80% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#331 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.4%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
1%
29%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
97%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,446 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,806 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$46,284 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$44,509 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,446
$25,132
Spending / Student
$21,806
$24,168
Best Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emden Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 Market St
Emden, IL 62635
(217) 376-3151
Emden, IL 62635
(217) 376-3151
Gr: K-5 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Hartsburg-emden Jr-sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 W Front St
Hartsburg, IL 62643
(217) 642-5244
Hartsburg, IL 62643
(217) 642-5244
Gr: 6-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 School District?
Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 School District manages 2 public schools serving 175 students.
What is the rank of Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 School District?
Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 School District is ranked #320 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 School District?
97% of Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 School District?
Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,806 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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