Top Rankings
Coal City CUSD 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,134 students in Coal City CUSD 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Coal City CUSD 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
2,134 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
138 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Coal City CUSD 1 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#60 out of 852 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
50%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.70
# American Indian Students
10 Students
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
246 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
28%
# Black Students
9 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
n/a
16%
# White Students
1,807 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
85%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
159
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
149
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
128
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
146
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
153
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
133
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
137
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
162
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
162
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
167
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
165
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
181
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
145
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
147
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,188 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 $15,408 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,188
$21,990
Spending / Student
$15,408
$21,244
Best Coal City CUSD 1 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coal City Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 S Carbon Hill Rd
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5039
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5039
Grades: 6-8
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Coal City Intermediate School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
305 E Division St
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2182
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2182
Grades: 4-5
| 270 students
Rank: #33.
Coal City High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
655 W Division St
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2396
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2396
Grades: 9-12
| 638 students
Rank: #44.
Coal City Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 N Broadway St
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2334
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2334
Grades: 2-3
| 299 students
Rank: n/an/a
755 S Carbon Hill Rd
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5042
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-5042
Grades: PK-1
| 436 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Coal City CUSD 1 School District?
Coal City CUSD 1 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,134 students.
What is the rank of Coal City CUSD 1 School District?
Coal City CUSD 1 School District is ranked #59 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Coal City CUSD 1 School District?
85% of Coal City CUSD 1 School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Coal City CUSD 1 School District?
Coal City CUSD 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Coal City CUSD 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,408 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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