Potomac CUSD 10 School District

7915 Us Route 136
Potomac, IL 61865-3158
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Potomac CUSD 10 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 137 students in Potomac CUSD 10 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Potomac CUSD 10 School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,382 Schools
# Students
137 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Potomac CUSD 10 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#664 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
17%
27%
15-19%
30%
40-59%
50%
(2022-23)
20.9%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
92%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,818 is higher than the state median of $22,469. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,460 is higher than the state median of $21,707. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,818
$22,469
Spending / Student
$23,460
$21,707

Best Potomac CUSD 10 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Potomac Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7915 Us Route 136
Potomac, IL 61865
(217) 987-6155
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Potomac CUSD 10 School District?
Potomac CUSD 10 School District manages 1 public schools serving 137 students.
What is the rank of Potomac CUSD 10 School District?
Potomac CUSD 10 School District is ranked #663 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Potomac CUSD 10 School District?
92% of Potomac CUSD 10 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Potomac CUSD 10 School District?
Potomac CUSD 10 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Potomac CUSD 10 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,460 is higher than the state median of $21,707. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 137 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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