Top Rankings
Erie CUSD 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 621 students in Erie 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 Erie CUSD 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
3 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
621 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Erie CUSD 1 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#256 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
28%
# Black Students
6 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
576 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
93%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
58
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
35
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
48
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
34
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
32
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
44
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
45
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
37
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
51
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
46
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
48
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
53
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
45
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,280 is higher 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 $28,444 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$41,381 MM

Spending
$18 MM
$39,976 MM

Revenue / Student
$35,280
$21,990

Spending / Student
$28,444
$21,244

Best Erie CUSD 1 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Erie Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 6th Ave
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Grades: PK-4
| 254 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Erie Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 5th Ave
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Grades: 5-8
| 175 students
Rank: #33.
Erie High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
435 6th Ave
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Grades: 9-12
| 192 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Erie CUSD 1 School District?
Erie CUSD 1 School District manages 3 public schools serving 621 students.
What is the rank of Erie CUSD 1 School District?
Erie CUSD 1 School District is ranked #248 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Erie CUSD 1 School District?
93% of Erie CUSD 1 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Erie CUSD 1 School District?
Erie CUSD 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Erie CUSD 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,444 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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