Ashkum Early Literacy Center

Ashkum Early Literacy Center operates as a rural-scale elementary-level community in Ashkum, Illinois, overseen by Central CUSD 4. Current enrollment sits at 49 students spanning grade pre-K. That puts it 87% smaller than the typical public school in Illinois, which averages around 381 students.

Ashkum Early Literacy Center is one of 4 schools operated by Central CUSD 4, a district that caters to 968 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Ashkum Early Literacy Center logs that the largest single group is White, at 71% of enrollment. Other groups include 14% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, 4% Black. By comparison, Iroquois County as a whole is about 89% White, so the school skews noticeably less White than its surroundings.

In terms of school funding signals, Ashkum Early Literacy Center reports 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 23.3:1. The state averages around 13.9:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Iroquois County put median household earnings sit near $66,255, about 18% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Iroquois County runs 24 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,909 students), of which Ashkum Early Literacy Center is one.

Nearest neighbor: Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth, around 4.2 miles off. Within ten miles, there are 7 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

Ashkum Early Literacy Center operates from a countryside location.

Five-year trend. Ashkum Early Literacy Center's enrollment has contracted 11% since 2018, when it stood at 55 (now 49). The White share of enrollment declined from 87% to 71% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 27.5:1 in 2018 to 23.3:1 today.

On allk12, members of the Ashkum Early Literacy Center community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.