Top Rankings
Leland 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 2 public schools serving 256 students in Leland CUSD 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Leland CUSD 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% 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
2 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
256 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Leland CUSD 1 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#497 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
51 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
28%
# Black Students
1 Student
303,129 Students
% Black Students
n/a
16%
# White Students
200 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
78%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
5
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
18
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
19
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
17
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
20
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
17
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
16
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
17
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
24
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
27
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
20
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
21
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
17
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,664 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 $20,539 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,664
$21,990
Spending / Student
$20,539
$21,244
Best Leland CUSD 1 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leland High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
370 N Main St
Leland, IL 60531
(815) 495-3231
Leland, IL 60531
(815) 495-3231
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #22.
Leland Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
370 N Main St
Leland, IL 60531
(815) 495-3231
Leland, IL 60531
(815) 495-3231
Grades: PK-8
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Leland CUSD 1 School District?
Leland CUSD 1 School District manages 2 public schools serving 256 students.
What is the rank of Leland CUSD 1 School District?
Leland CUSD 1 School District is ranked #440 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Leland CUSD 1 School District?
78% of Leland CUSD 1 School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leland CUSD 1 School District?
Leland 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 Leland CUSD 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,539 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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