Top Rankings
Central Community Unit School District 4 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 978 students in Central Community Unit School District 4. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51爆料s in Central Community Unit School District 4 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
4,391 Schools
# Students
978 Students
1,844,930 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
136,596 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central Community Unit School District 4, which is ranked within the top 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#411 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
50%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
8%
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
88%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,284 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,430. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,525 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,284
$22,430
Spending / Student
$15,525
$21,668
Best Central Community Unit School District 4 51爆料s (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chebanse Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
475 School St
Chebanse, IL 60922
(815) 697-2642
Chebanse, IL 60922
(815) 697-2642
Gr: K-4 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Central High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1134 E 3100 North Rd
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2321
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2321
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
John L Nash Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1134 E 3100 North Rd
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2323
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2323
Gr: 5-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
203 N Third St
Ashkum, IL 60911
(815) 698-2212
Ashkum, IL 60911
(815) 698-2212
Gr: PK | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Community Unit School District 4?
Central Community Unit School District 4 manages 4 public schools serving 978 students.
What is the rank of Central Community Unit School District 4?
Central Community Unit School District 4 is ranked #415 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Community Unit School District 4?
88% of Central Community Unit School District 4 students are White, 8% 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 Central Community Unit School District 4?
Central Community Unit School District 4 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Central Community Unit School District 4's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,525 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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