Winnebago CUSD 323 School District

304 E Mcnair Rd
Winnebago, IL 61088-9014
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Winnebago CUSD 323 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 4 public schools serving 1,287 students in Winnebago CUSD 323 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 Winnebago CUSD 323 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,407 Schools
# Students
1,287 Students
1,852,049 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
135,525 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Winnebago CUSD 323 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#245 out of 852 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Winnebago CUSD 323  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
29%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Winnebago CUSD 323  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 Winnebago CUSD 323  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.
61%
50%
90-94%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Winnebago CUSD 323  School District and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.69
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
101,355 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
123 Students
508,474 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
28%
# Black Students
37 Students
304,568 Students
% Black Students
3%
16%
# White Students
1,047 Students
850,566 Students
% White Students
81%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
66 Students
77,673 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
51
76,302
# Students in K Grade:
89
121,279
# Students in 1st Grade:
83
129,946
# Students in 2nd Grade:
78
128,444
# Students in 3rd Grade:
82
128,947
# Students in 4th Grade:
89
128,405
# Students in 5th Grade:
104
130,443
# Students in 6th Grade:
95
134,563
# Students in 7th Grade:
99
136,237
# Students in 8th Grade:
104
141,576
# Students in 9th Grade:
110
152,945
# Students in 10th Grade:
108
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
83
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
112
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,000 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,343. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,642 is higher than the state median of $21,585. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Winnebago CUSD 323  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
$29 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart displays total spending of Winnebago CUSD 323  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
$21,000
$22,343
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Winnebago CUSD 323  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
$22,642
$21,585
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Winnebago CUSD 323  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 Winnebago CUSD 323 School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winnebago Middle School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
407 N Elida St
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2364
Grades: 6-8
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Jean Mcnair Elementary School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
304 E Mcnair Rd
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-1607
Grades: 3-5
| 275 students
Rank: #33.
Winnebago High School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 E Mcnair Rd
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2336
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
Rank: n/an/a
309 S Benton St
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2318
Grades: PK-2
| 302 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Winnebago CUSD 323 School District?
Winnebago CUSD 323 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,287 students.
What is the rank of Winnebago CUSD 323 School District?
Winnebago CUSD 323 School District is ranked #252 out of 845 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Winnebago CUSD 323 School District?
81% of Winnebago CUSD 323 School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winnebago CUSD 323 School District?
Winnebago CUSD 323 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Winnebago CUSD 323 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,642 is higher than the state median of $21,585. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in IL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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