Winchester CUSD 1 School District

149 S Elm St
Winchester, IL 62694-1246
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 567 students in Winchester CUSD 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Winchester CUSD 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (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
4,382 Schools
# Students
567 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Winchester CUSD 1 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#372 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
25%
27%
32%
30%
55-59%
50%
(21-22)
≥90%
87%
(2022-23)
17.8%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.07
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
1%
29%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
97%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,450 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,705 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$46,284 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$44,509 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,450
$25,132
Spending / Student
$16,705
$24,168

Best Winchester CUSD 1 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winchester Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
283 S Elm St
Winchester, IL 62694
(217) 742-9551
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Winchester High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 W Cross St
Winchester, IL 62694
(217) 742-3151
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Winchester CUSD 1 School District?
Winchester CUSD 1 School District manages 2 public schools serving 567 students.
What is the rank of Winchester CUSD 1 School District?
Winchester CUSD 1 School District is ranked #397 out of 861 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 Winchester CUSD 1 School District?
97% of Winchester CUSD 1 School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winchester CUSD 1 School District?
Winchester CUSD 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Winchester CUSD 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,705 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 567 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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