For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 622 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 3% 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
3 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
622 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Paris CUSD 4 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#238 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.5%
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
1%
16%
% White
97%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,092 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,469. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,050 is less than the state median of $21,707. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,092
$22,469
Spending / Student
$12,050
$21,707
Best Paris CUSD 4 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crestwood Jr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15601 Us Highway 150
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Gr: 6-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15601 Us Highway 150
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Paris Cooperative High School 4
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14040 E 1200th Rd
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-1175
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-1175
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paris CUSD 4 School District?
Paris CUSD 4 School District manages 3 public schools serving 622 students.
What is the rank of Paris CUSD 4 School District?
Paris CUSD 4 School District is ranked #234 out of 861 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?
97% of Paris CUSD 4 School District students are White, 1% 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 Paris CUSD 4 School District?
Paris CUSD 4 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than 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 $12,050 is less than the state median of $21,707. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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