Charleston Cusd 1 School District
School District · Charleston, Illinois
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,841
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,841
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#405 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,841
$2,849 vs Illinois median
District size
2,652 students
Much larger than Illinois median
About Charleston Cusd 1
Charleston Cusd 1 is a Charleston, Illinois school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,652 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. The district invests $13,841 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Charleston Cusd 1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Carl Sandburg Elem School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Charleston Cusd 1 students show an average math proficiency of 19.1% and ELA proficiency of 23.9%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Charleston Cusd 1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Charleston Cusd 1 with test data.
Schools in Charleston Cusd 1
6 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Charleston
- Total Enrollment
- 2,652
- Teachers (FTE)
- 175
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Charleston Cusd 1?
Charleston Cusd 1 has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Charleston Cusd 1?
The average composite rating for Charleston Cusd 1 is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Charleston Cusd 1?
Charleston Cusd 1 spends $13,841 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Charleston Cusd 1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Charleston Cusd 1 is 15.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Charleston Cusd 1?
Carl Sandburg Elem School is the highest-rated school in Charleston Cusd 1 with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Charleston Cusd 1?
Across schools in Charleston Cusd 1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 19.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 23.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Charleston Cusd 1 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Charleston Cusd 1 has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 19.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 23.9%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in IL
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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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