Top Rankings
Central SD 104 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 636 students in Central SD 104 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Central SD 104 School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
636 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Central SD 104 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.
Overall District Rank
#711 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
30 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
5%
6%
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
28%
# Black Students
201 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
32%
16%
# White Students
261 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
41%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
73 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
80
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
74
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
69
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
68
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
57
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
60
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
62
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
64
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
66
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,846 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,885 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,846
$21,990
Spending / Student
$13,885
$21,244
Best Central SD 104 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dawn Elser Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
309 Hartman Ln
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-6336
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-6336
Grades: PK-4
| 384 students
Rank: #22.
Joseph Arthur Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Saint Ellen Mine Rd
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-6336
O Fallon, IL 62269
(618) 632-6336
Grades: 5-8
| 252 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central SD 104 School District?
Central SD 104 School District manages 2 public schools serving 636 students.
What is the rank of Central SD 104 School District?
Central SD 104 School District is ranked #706 out of 844 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central SD 104 School District?
41% of Central SD 104 School District students are White, 32% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central SD 104 School District?
Central SD 104 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Central SD 104 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,885 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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