Top Rankings
Harvard CUSD 50 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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,532 students in Harvard CUSD 50 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Harvard CUSD 50 School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% 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
5 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
2,532 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
235 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Harvard CUSD 50 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 77% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#829 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Graduation Rate
77%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
73%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
24%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,051 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,250 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,051
$22,455
Spending / Student
$17,250
$21,692
Best Harvard CUSD 50 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Crosby Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Hereley Dr
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-4022
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-4022
Gr: K-3 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Harvard High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1103 N Jefferson St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6461
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6461
Gr: 9-12 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Jefferson St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6464
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6464
Gr: 4-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Harvard Jr High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Garfield St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6466
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6466
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
305 S Hutchinson St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6367
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6367
Gr: PK | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harvard CUSD 50 School District?
Harvard CUSD 50 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,532 students.
What is the rank of Harvard CUSD 50 School District?
Harvard CUSD 50 School District is ranked #829 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%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harvard CUSD 50 School District?
73% of Harvard CUSD 50 School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harvard CUSD 50 School District?
Harvard CUSD 50 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Harvard CUSD 50 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,250 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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