For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 419 students in Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit School District 5a. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit School District 5a have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
2 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
419 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit School District 5a, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#334 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
28%
% Black
n/a
17%
% 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 $13,621 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,783 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,621
$22,423
Spending / Student
$12,783
$21,662
Best Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit School District 5a Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stewardson-strasburg Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2806 E 600 North Rd
Strasburg, IL 62465
(217) 682-3621
Strasburg, IL 62465
(217) 682-3621
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Stewardson-strasburg High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2806 E 600 North Rd
Strasburg, IL 62465
(217) 682-3355
Strasburg, IL 62465
(217) 682-3355
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit School District 5a?
Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit School District 5a manages 2 public schools serving 419 students.
What is the rank of Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit School District 5a?
Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit School District 5a is ranked #384 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit School District 5a?
96% of Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit School District 5a students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit School District 5a?
Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit School District 5a has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit School District 5a's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,783 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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