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Belvidere CUSD 100 School District

1201 5th Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008-5125
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Belvidere CUSD 100 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,523 students in Belvidere CUSD 100 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Belvidere CUSD 100 School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
7,523 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
568 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Belvidere CUSD 100 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 82% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#712 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
13%
27%
18%
30%
50%
50%
82%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
48%
29%
% Black
4%
16%
% White
44%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,986 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,431 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$158 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$154 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,986
$22,455
Spending / Student
$20,431
$21,692

Best Belvidere CUSD 100 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seth Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8989 Beloit Rd
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-3357
Gr: K-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Caledonia Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2311 Randolph St
Caledonia, IL 61011
(815) 547-1977
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Everest High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
Belvidere North High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9393 Beloit Rd
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-2636
Gr: 9-12 | 1,354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Belvidere Central Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8787 Beloit Rd
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-0190
Gr: 6-8 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Bonus Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-2671
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Perry Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
633 W Perry St
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9274
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Meehan Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 E 6th St
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-3546
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Belvidere South Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
919 E 6th St
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-4175
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1010.
Belvidere High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-6345
Gr: 9-12 | 1,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1111.
Washington Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1031 5th Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-3124
Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Belvidere CUSD 100 School District?
Belvidere CUSD 100 School District manages 11 public schools serving 7,523 students.
What is the rank of Belvidere CUSD 100 School District?
Belvidere CUSD 100 School District is ranked #709 out of 861 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Belvidere CUSD 100 School District?
48% of Belvidere CUSD 100 School District students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belvidere CUSD 100 School District?
Belvidere CUSD 100 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Belvidere CUSD 100 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,431 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 7,523 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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