Cusd 200 School District
School District · Wheaton, Illinois
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
20
13 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,208
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
8.0
out of 10
Schools
20
13 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,208
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Evaluating Cusd 200?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cusd 200 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.
Hawthorne Elem School
Wheaton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Longfellow Elem School
Wheaton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Emerson Elem School
Wheaton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#66 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.8
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,208
+$2,518 vs Illinois median
District size
11,632 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Cusd 200 ranks #66 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Cusd 200's schools with real test data average 8.1/10 across 19 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hawthorne Elem School (9.3/10), Longfellow Elem School (8.9/10), and Emerson Elem School (8.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.3/10 despite 31% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Cusd 200 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Cusd 200
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (19 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawthorne Elem School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Longfellow Elem School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Emerson Elem School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Wheaton North High School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Lincoln Elem School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Franklin Middle School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Wheaton Warrenville South H S | 8.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Washington Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Madison Elem School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Pleasant Hill Elem School | 8.2 / 10 |
See all 20 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cusd 200
Cusd 200 is a Wheaton, Illinois school district serving 20 schools. The district educates 11,632 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $19,208 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.0/10, Cusd 200 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hawthorne Elem School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Cusd 200 students show an average math proficiency of 63.2% and ELA proficiency of 64.7%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Cusd 200, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cusd 200 with test data.
Schools in Cusd 200
20 schools Elementary Schools 13
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Wheaton
- Total Enrollment
- 11,632
- Teachers (FTE)
- 858
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cusd 200?
Cusd 200 has 20 schools in total — 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cusd 200?
The average composite rating for Cusd 200 is 8.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cusd 200?
Cusd 200 spends $19,208 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cusd 200?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cusd 200 is 13.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cusd 200?
Hawthorne Elem School is the highest-rated school in Cusd 200 with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Cusd 200?
Across schools in Cusd 200 with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cusd 200 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Cusd 200 has an average school rating of 8.0/10 across 20 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 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
- 8.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.7%
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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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