Top Rankings
Olympia CUSD 16 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,740 students in Olympia CUSD 16 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Olympia CUSD 16 School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
5 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
1,740 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
121 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Olympia CUSD 16 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#384 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
50%
Graduation Rate
92%
87.6%
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Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.5%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1988–2023
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
4%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
89%
45%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,783 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,843 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$46,284 MM
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Spending
$28 MM
$44,509 MM
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Revenue / Student
$17,783
$25,132
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Spending / Student
$15,843
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1990–2023 (no data for 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996 and 2013)
Best Olympia CUSD 16 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olympia North Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 N State St
Danvers, IL 61732
(309) 963-4514
Danvers, IL 61732
(309) 963-4514
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Olympia West Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
302 N School St
Minier, IL 61759
(309) 392-2671
Minier, IL 61759
(309) 392-2671
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Olympia South Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 Ne 5th St
Atlanta, IL 61723
(217) 648-2302
Atlanta, IL 61723
(217) 648-2302
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Olympia Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
911 E 800 North Rd
Stanford, IL 61774
(309) 379-5941
Stanford, IL 61774
(309) 379-5941
Gr: 6-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Olympia High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7832 N 100 East Rd
Stanford, IL 61774
(309) 379-5911
Stanford, IL 61774
(309) 379-5911
Gr: 9-12 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Olympia CUSD 16 School District?
Olympia CUSD 16 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,740 students.
What is the rank of Olympia CUSD 16 School District?
Olympia CUSD 16 School District is ranked #407 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Olympia CUSD 16 School District?
89% of Olympia CUSD 16 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Olympia CUSD 16 School District?
Olympia CUSD 16 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Olympia CUSD 16 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,843 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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