For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 835 students in Edwards County CUSD 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Edwards County CUSD 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
3 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
835 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Edwards County CUSD 1 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 70-74% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#206 out of 852 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
50%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
27%
# Black Students
3 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
n/a
17%
# White Students
794 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
95%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
66
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
64
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
50
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
57
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
63
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
66
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
69
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
53
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
49
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
96
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
57
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
51
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
58
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,104 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,360 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,104
$21,914
Spending / Student
$15,360
$21,170
Best Edwards County CUSD 1 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Salem Grade School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 E School St
West Salem, IL 62476
(618) 456-8881
West Salem, IL 62476
(618) 456-8881
Grades: PK-8
| 164 students
Rank: #22.
Albion Grade School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
361 W Main St
Albion, IL 62806
(618) 445-2327
Albion, IL 62806
(618) 445-2327
Grades: PK-8
| 409 students
Rank: #33.
Edwards County High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
361 W Main St
Albion, IL 62806
(618) 445-2325
Albion, IL 62806
(618) 445-2325
Grades: 9-12
| 262 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Edwards County CUSD 1 School District?
Edwards County CUSD 1 School District manages 3 public schools serving 835 students.
What is the rank of Edwards County CUSD 1 School District?
Edwards County CUSD 1 School District is ranked #208 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Edwards County CUSD 1 School District?
95% of Edwards County CUSD 1 School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Edwards County CUSD 1 School District?
Edwards County CUSD 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Edwards County CUSD 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,360 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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