Top Rankings
Litchfield CUSD 12 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,316 students in Litchfield CUSD 12 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Litchfield CUSD 12 School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
1,316 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Litchfield CUSD 12 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 increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#429 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
50%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
27%
# Black Students
17 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,222 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
93%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
110
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
107
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
73
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
79
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
97
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
96
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
97
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
72
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
84
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
90
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
119
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
98
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
101
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
93
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,868 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 $18,813 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,868
$21,914
Spending / Student
$18,813
$21,170
Best Litchfield CUSD 12 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J D Colt Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
615 E Tyler Ave
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3565
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3565
Grades: 2-3
| 178 students
Rank: #22.
Litchfield Senior High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1705 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3955
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3955
Grades: 9-12
| 411 students
Rank: #33.
Litchfield Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1701 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4668
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4668
Grades: 6-8
| 246 students
Rank: #44.
Russell Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
705 N Jefferson St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4034
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4034
Grades: 4-5
| 192 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 S State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3514
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3514
Grades: PK
| 110 students
Rank: n/an/a
800 N Chestnut St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-2851
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-2851
Grades: K-1
| 179 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Litchfield CUSD 12 School District?
Litchfield CUSD 12 School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,316 students.
What is the rank of Litchfield CUSD 12 School District?
Litchfield CUSD 12 School District is ranked #419 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Litchfield CUSD 12 School District?
93% of Litchfield CUSD 12 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Litchfield CUSD 12 School District?
Litchfield CUSD 12 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Litchfield CUSD 12 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,813 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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