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Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 502 students in Calhoun Community Unit School District 40. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,395 Schools
# Students
502 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
136,648 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Calhoun Community Unit School District 40, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#569 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
28%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
96%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,510 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,707 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,510
$21,990
Spending / Student
$17,707
$21,244
Best Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
52 Poor Farm Hollow Rd
Hardin, IL 62047
(618) 576-2341
Hardin, IL 62047
(618) 576-2341
Gr: PK-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Calhoun High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Calhoun Ave
Hardin, IL 62047
(618) 576-2229
Hardin, IL 62047
(618) 576-2229
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calhoun Community Unit School District 40?
Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 manages 2 public schools serving 502 students.
What is the rank of Calhoun Community Unit School District 40?
Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 is ranked #556 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun Community Unit School District 40?
96% of Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calhoun Community Unit School District 40?
Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Calhoun Community Unit School District 40's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,707 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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