Panhandle CUSD 2 School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public schools in Panhandle CUSD 2 School District, serving 490 students. Panhandle CUSD 2 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
Public schools in Panhandle CUSD 2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
The top ranked public schools in Panhandle CUSD 2 School District are Raymond Grade School, Lincolnwood Junior High School and Lincolnwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is less than the Illinois public school average of 15:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Panhandle CUSD 2 School District |
| School District Phone Number | (217) 229-4215 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IL) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 4,240 Schools |
| # of Students | 490 Students | 1,991,759 Students |
| # of Teachers | 40 Teachers | 127,332 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
District Comparison
Panhandle CUSD 2 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 863 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #508 out of 944 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 37% |
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Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.07 | 0.68 |
| # of American Indian Students | 1 Student | 5,549 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | n/a | 101,257 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 5% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 8 Students | 522,077 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 26% |
| # of Black Students | 1 Student | 334,713 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 17% |
| # of White Students | 473 Students | 956,384 Students |
| % White Students | 97% | 48% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 2,080 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 7 Students | 69,699 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 41 | 79,846 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 29 | 131,861 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 41 | 137,299 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 25 | 139,617 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 28 | 145,128 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 43 | 148,297 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 36 | 150,789 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 34 | 149,065 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 36 | 148,606 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 31 | 150,377 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 37 | 158,621 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 38 | 154,549 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 33 | 149,815 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 38 | 147,873 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 16 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $14,888 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,231. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,712 is less than the state median of $17,733. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (IL) |
| Total Revenue | $7 MM | $14 MM |
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| Spending | $7 MM | $14 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,888 | $18,231 |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,712 | $17,733 |
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Panhandle CUSD 2 School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Raymond Grade School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:6/Top 50%505 N Prairie St10
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4215
Grades: 2-5 | 132 students
- Lincolnwood Junior High School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:5/Bottom 50%507 N Prairie St10
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4237
Grades: 6-8 | 101 students
- Lincolnwood High School Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50%507 N Prairie St10
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4237
Grades: 9-12 | 146 students
- Farmersville Elementary SchoolPo Box 170
Farmersville, IL 62533
(217) 229-4215
Grades: PK-1 | 111 students
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