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Calhoun CUSD 40 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 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 498 students in Calhoun CUSD 40 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Calhoun CUSD 40 School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,387 Schools
# Students
498 Students
1,867,569 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
134,653 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Calhoun CUSD 40 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#468 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.68
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,751 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
100,582 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
507,164 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
27%
# Black Students
1 Student
308,164 Students
% Black Students
n/a
17%
# White Students
476 Students
869,416 Students
% White Students
96%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
76,352 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
33
71,090
# Students in K Grade:
32
124,998
# Students in 1st Grade:
34
127,122
# Students in 2nd Grade:
36
127,783
# Students in 3rd Grade:
27
127,574
# Students in 4th Grade:
36
129,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
40
133,950
# Students in 6th Grade:
37
135,779
# Students in 7th Grade:
41
141,174
# Students in 8th Grade:
26
145,825
# Students in 9th Grade:
56
157,187
# Students in 10th Grade:
33
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
37
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
30
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,659 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,158. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,849 is less than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$9 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending (20-21)
$9 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$18,659
$22,158
Spending / Student (20-21)
$17,849
$21,406
Best Calhoun CUSD 40 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calhoun High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Calhoun Ave
Hardin, IL 62047
(618) 576-2229
Hardin, IL 62047
(618) 576-2229
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Rank: #22.
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
52 Poor Farm Hollow Rd
Hardin, IL 62047
(618) 576-2341
Hardin, IL 62047
(618) 576-2341
Grades: PK-8
| 342 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calhoun CUSD 40 School District?
Calhoun CUSD 40 School District manages 2 public schools serving 498 students.
What is the rank of Calhoun CUSD 40 School District?
Calhoun CUSD 40 School District is ranked #461 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Calhoun CUSD 40 School District?
96% of Calhoun CUSD 40 School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calhoun CUSD 40 School District?
Calhoun CUSD 40 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Calhoun CUSD 40 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,849 is less than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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