Central Sd 104 School District
School District · O Fallon, Illinois
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
636
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
636
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Evaluating Central Sd 104?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Central Sd 104 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Dawn Elser Elementary School
O Fallon · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Joseph Arthur Middle School
O Fallon · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#607 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.9
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,837
$853 vs Illinois median
District size
636 students
Smaller than Illinois median
Top-Rated Schools in Central Sd 104
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dawn Elser Elementary School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Joseph Arthur Middle School | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Central Sd 104
Central Sd 104 is a O Fallon, Illinois school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 636 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. District-level spending was $15,837 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.3/10, Central Sd 104 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dawn Elser Elementary School, which has a composite score of 4.5/10.
In standardized testing, Central Sd 104 students show an average math proficiency of 41.6% and ELA proficiency of 40.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school.
District Map
Schools in Central Sd 104, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Central Sd 104 with test data.
Schools in Central Sd 104
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- O Fallon
- Total Enrollment
- 636
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- District spending per student
- $15,837NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Central Sd 104?
Central Sd 104 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Central Sd 104?
The average composite rating for Central Sd 104 is 4.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Central Sd 104?
Central Sd 104's district-level spending was $15,837 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Central Sd 104?
The average student-teacher ratio in Central Sd 104 is 11.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Central Sd 104?
Dawn Elser Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Central Sd 104 with a composite score of 4.5/10.
What are the test scores in Central Sd 104?
Across schools in Central Sd 104 with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.7%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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