For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,197 students in Jasper County Cud 1 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 Jasper County Cud 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (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
4,382 Schools
# Students
1,197 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jasper County Cud 1 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 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#323 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-84%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.4%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
3%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 28-year historical data
% Black
1%
16%
% White
95%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,001 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,230 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$21 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$20,001
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$17,230
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Jasper County Cud 1 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Maxwell St
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-8464
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-8464
Gr: 1-6 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Jasper Co Jr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1104 W Jourdan St
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-4202
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-4202
Gr: 7-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Newton Comm High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Westend Ave
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-2303
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-2303
Gr: 9-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
311 Franklin St
Sainte Marie, IL 62459
(618) 455-3219
Sainte Marie, IL 62459
(618) 455-3219
Gr: PK-K | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jasper County Cud 1 School District?
Jasper County Cud 1 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,197 students.
What is the rank of Jasper County Cud 1 School District?
Jasper County Cud 1 School District is ranked #334 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper County Cud 1 School District?
95% of Jasper County Cud 1 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 Jasper County Cud 1 School District?
Jasper County Cud 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Jasper County Cud 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,230 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
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