Paris CUSD 4 School District

15601 Us Highway 150
Paris, IL 61944-6071
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
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.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#238 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

34%
27%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

38%
30%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

50-54%
50%
(21-22)
≥90%
87%
(2022-23)
9.5%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
0.70

Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
1%
29%

Showing 2012–2021. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
16%

Showing 2002–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

% White
97%
45%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,066 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,429 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$46,284 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$11 MM
$44,509 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$16,066
$25,132

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$17,429
$24,168

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Paris CUSD 4 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

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 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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: 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 $17,429 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 622 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥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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