Paris CUSD 4 School District

15601 Us Highway 150
Paris, IL 61944-6071
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 605 students in Paris CUSD 4 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Paris CUSD 4 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and 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
605 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Paris CUSD 4 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 864 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 90% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#238 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
34%
27%
38%
30%
50-54%
50%
(21-22)
≥90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.07
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
1%
28%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
96%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,488 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,388 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,488
$21,990
Spending / Student
$12,388
$21,244

Best Paris CUSD 4 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crestwood Jr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15601 Us Highway 150
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15601 Us Highway 150
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Paris Cooperative High School 4
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14040 E 1200th Rd
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-1175
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Paris CUSD 4 School District?
Paris CUSD 4 School District manages 3 public schools serving 605 students.
What is the rank of Paris CUSD 4 School District?
Paris CUSD 4 School District is ranked #234 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Paris CUSD 4 School District?
96% of Paris CUSD 4 School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paris CUSD 4 School District?
Paris CUSD 4 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Paris CUSD 4 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,388 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 605 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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