Cairo Elementary School

Cairo Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cairo, IL, part of the Cairo USD 1. The school serves approximately 174 students in grades Pre-K – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 91.9th percentile among IL schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 4% proficiency in math and 5% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.7/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $35,362, where 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 174 students, Cairo Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Cairo Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.