For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 462 students in Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Illinois.
Public Preschool in Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,387 Schools
# Students
916 Students
512,005 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
38,167 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 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 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#603 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)13%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
50%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,218 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
20,502 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
162,757 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
32%
# Black Students
38 Students
94,002 Students
% Black Students
4%
18%
# White Students
766 Students
213,555 Students
% White Students
84%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
447 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
72 Students
19,465 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
90
76,065
# Students in K Grade:
68
71,052
# Students in 1st Grade:
51
68,700
# Students in 2nd Grade:
65
66,332
# Students in 3rd Grade:
57
56,657
# Students in 4th Grade:
69
53,643
# Students in 5th Grade:
62
46,874
# Students in 6th Grade:
52
28,049
# Students in 7th Grade:
65
22,127
# Students in 8th Grade:
61
22,424
# Students in 9th Grade:
70
40
# Students in 10th Grade:
82
12
# Students in 11th Grade:
71
12
# Students in 12th Grade:
53
18
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,924 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,346 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$41,381 MM

Spending
$14 MM
$39,976 MM

Revenue / Student
$15,924
$21,990

Spending / Student
$15,346
$21,244

Best Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 School District Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Argenta-oreana Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 W South St
Oreana, IL 62554
(217) 468-2121
Oreana, IL 62554
(217) 468-2121
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Recent Articles

Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.

How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.

February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.