Paris CUSD 4 School District

15601 Us Highway 150
Paris, IL 61944-6071
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 605 students in Paris CUSD 4 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 Paris CUSD 4 School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and 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
605 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Paris CUSD 4 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 increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#223 out of 852 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Paris CUSD 4  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
32%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Paris CUSD 4  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
38%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Paris CUSD 4  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
50%
≥90%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Paris CUSD 4  School District and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.07
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
28%
# Black Students
5 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
583 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
96%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
48
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
35
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
48
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
44
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
49
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
34
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
40
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
43
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
36
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
48
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
48
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
45
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
38
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,488 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 $12,388 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Paris CUSD 4  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$8 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart displays total spending of Paris CUSD 4  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,488
$21,990
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Paris CUSD 4  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,388
$21,244
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Paris CUSD 4  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Paris CUSD 4 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crestwood Jr High School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15601 Us Highway 150
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Grades: 6-8
| 128 students
Rank: #22.
Crestwood Elementary School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15601 Us Highway 150
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
Paris Cooperative High School 4
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14040 E 1200th Rd
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-1175
Grades: 9-12
| 179 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Paris CUSD 4 School District?
Paris CUSD 4 School District manages 3 public schools serving 605 students.
What is the rank of Paris CUSD 4 School District?
Paris CUSD 4 School District is ranked #227 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Paris CUSD 4 School District?
96% of Paris CUSD 4 School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paris CUSD 4 School District?
Paris CUSD 4 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Paris CUSD 4 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,388 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 605 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in IL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 32% (Top 30%)
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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