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Panhandle CUSD 2 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 437 students in Panhandle CUSD 2 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Panhandle CUSD 2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
4,394 Schools
# Students
437 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Panhandle CUSD 2 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 861 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#400 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.69
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
5%
29%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
92%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,533 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,673 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,533
$22,455
Spending / Student
$19,673
$21,692
Best Panhandle CUSD 2 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lincolnwood Jr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
507 N Prairie St
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4237
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4237
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Raymond Grade School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 N Prairie St
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4215
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4215
Gr: 2-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Lincolnwood High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
507 N Prairie St
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4237
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4237
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Farmersville Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
407 Sedentop St
Farmersville, IL 62533
(217) 229-4215
Farmersville, IL 62533
(217) 229-4215
Gr: PK-1 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Panhandle CUSD 2 School District?
Panhandle CUSD 2 School District manages 4 public schools serving 437 students.
What is the rank of Panhandle CUSD 2 School District?
Panhandle CUSD 2 School District is ranked #425 out of 861 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Panhandle CUSD 2 School District?
92% of Panhandle CUSD 2 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Panhandle CUSD 2 School District?
Panhandle CUSD 2 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Panhandle CUSD 2 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,673 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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