Top Rankings
El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,201 students in El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 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 El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
4 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
1,201 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#257 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)31%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
50%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
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
56 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
27%
# Black Students
20 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
1,063 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
88%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
59 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
61
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
65
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
72
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
96
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
75
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
76
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
85
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
105
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
111
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
80
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
79
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
102
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
93
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
101
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,291 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,257 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,291
$21,914
Spending / Student
$12,257
$21,170
Best El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Park School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 W 3rd St
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4405
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4405
Grades: PK-2
| 294 students
Rank: #22.
Centennial School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 W 5th St
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4435
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4435
Grades: 3-4
| 151 students
Rank: #33.
El Paso-gridley High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 N Elm St
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4415
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4415
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: #44.
Epg Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
403 Mclean St
Gridley, IL 61744
(309) 747-2156
Gridley, IL 61744
(309) 747-2156
Grades: 5-8
| 381 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District?
El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,201 students.
What is the rank of El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District?
El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District is ranked #257 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District?
88% of El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District?
El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,257 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
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