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Erie Community Unit School District 1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 621 students in Erie Community Unit School District 1. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Erie Community Unit School District 1 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,391 Schools
# Students
621 Students
1,844,930 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
136,596 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Erie Community Unit School District 1, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#249 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
3%
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
93%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,280 is higher than the state median of $22,430. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,444 is higher than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,280
$22,430
Spending / Student
$28,444
$21,668
Best Erie Community Unit School District 1 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Erie Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 6th Ave
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Gr: PK-4 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Erie Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 5th Ave
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Gr: 5-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Erie High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
435 6th Ave
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Erie Community Unit School District 1?
Erie Community Unit School District 1 manages 3 public schools serving 621 students.
What is the rank of Erie Community Unit School District 1?
Erie Community Unit School District 1 is ranked #249 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Erie Community Unit School District 1?
93% of Erie Community Unit School District 1 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Erie Community Unit School District 1?
Erie Community Unit School District 1 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Erie Community Unit School District 1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,444 is higher than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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