Top Rankings
Jersey CUSD 100 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,432 students in Jersey CUSD 100 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Jersey CUSD 100 School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (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
6 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
2,432 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
138 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Jersey CUSD 100 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 87% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#337 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25%
28%

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

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.70
# American Indian Students
8 Students
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
28%
# Black Students
17 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
2,250 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
84 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
188
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
157
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
170
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
153
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
136
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
152
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
156
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
183
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
150
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
179
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
220
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
186
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
204
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
198
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,154 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 $16,945 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$41,381 MM

Spending
$41 MM
$39,976 MM

Revenue / Student
$17,154
$21,990

Spending / Student
$16,945
$21,244

Best Jersey CUSD 100 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jerseyville East Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 N Giddings Ave
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-3814
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-3814
Grades: 2-4
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
Jersey Community Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 S Liberty St
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-5527
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-5527
Grades: 5-7
| 490 students
Rank: #33.
Grafton Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Grafton Hills Dr
Grafton, IL 62037
(618) 786-3388
Grafton, IL 62037
(618) 786-3388
Grades: PK-4
| 194 students
Rank: #44.
Jersey Comm High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 N State St
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-5561
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-5561
Grades: 8-12
| 986 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jersey Comm Alt Program Jcap
Alternative School
709 W County Rd
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-6803
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-6803
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 W Carpenter St
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-4313
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-4313
Grades: PK-1
| 370 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jersey CUSD 100 School District?
Jersey CUSD 100 School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,432 students.
What is the rank of Jersey CUSD 100 School District?
Jersey CUSD 100 School District is ranked #338 out of 844 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jersey CUSD 100 School District?
93% of Jersey CUSD 100 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 Jersey CUSD 100 School District?
Jersey CUSD 100 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Jersey CUSD 100 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,945 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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