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Central CUSD 301 School District

Po Box 396
Burlington, IL 60109-0396
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Central CUSD 301 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,940 students in Central CUSD 301 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Central CUSD 301 School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
4,940 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
277 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Central CUSD 301 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#103 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
42%
27%
51%
30%
73%
50%
95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.69
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
16%
6%
% Hispanic
18%
28%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
59%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,466 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,829 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,466
$22,423
Spending / Student
$16,829
$21,662

Best Central CUSD 301 School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lily Lake Grade School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5n720 Il Route 47
Maple Park, IL 60151
(847) 464-6011
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Central Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
44w303 Plato Rd
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6000
Gr: 8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Knolls Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
225 Nesler Rd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-8100
Gr: 6-7 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Country Trails Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3701 Highland Woods Blvd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Central High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
44w625 Plato Rd
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,473 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Prairie View Grade School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10n630 Nesler Rd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 464-6014
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Howard B Thomas Grade School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
44w575 Plato Rd
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6008
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Central CUSD 301 School District?
Central CUSD 301 School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,940 students.
What is the rank of Central CUSD 301 School District?
Central CUSD 301 School District is ranked #105 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central CUSD 301 School District?
59% of Central CUSD 301 School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central CUSD 301 School District?
Central CUSD 301 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Central CUSD 301 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,829 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,940 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 95% (Top 5% in IL)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 42% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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