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El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District

97 W 5th St
El Paso, IL 61738-1049
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,176 students in El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
4 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
1,176 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District, 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#258 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
34%
27%
35%
30%
72%
50%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
5%
28%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
89%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,574 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,518 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,574
$22,423
Spending / Student
$12,518
$21,662

Best El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Park School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
250 W 3rd St
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4405
Grades: PK-2
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Epg Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
403 Mclean St
Gridley, IL 61744
(309) 747-2156
Grades: 5-8
| 390 students
Rank: #33.
Centennial School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
135 W 5th St
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4435
Grades: 3-4
| 170 students
Rank: #44.
El Paso-gridley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 N Elm St
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4415
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District?
El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,176 students.
What is the rank of El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District?
El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District 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 science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District?
89% of El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District?
El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,518 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,176 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in IL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 34% (Top 30%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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