Congerville Elem School

Congerville Elem School operates as a very small elementary-level community in Congerville, Illinois, operated by Eureka CUD 140. Current enrollment sits at 97 students spanning grades K through 4. That puts it 75% smaller than the typical public school in Illinois, which averages around 381 students.

Congerville Elem School is one of 5 schools operated by Eureka CUD 140, a district that instructs 1,551 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Congerville Elem School records that 93% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Beyond that, the school logs 3% Black, 2% Asian. That composition is broadly in line with Woodford County as a whole.

In terms of school funding signals, Congerville Elem School logs 6 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 16.9:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 13.9:1 average. Around 6% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Woodford County (around 29%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), Congerville Elem School performs roughly as the BeatsExpectations model predicts for a school with this FRL share. The predicted value is around 68.0%, the actual is 80.0%, a residual of +12.1 points.

Zooming out to the county, Woodford County reports that the typical household earns roughly $91,483 per year, about 36% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 4%. Congerville Elem School is one of 32 public schools in Woodford County (combined enrollment of about 6,338 students).

The closest other public school is Carlock Elem School, roughly 4.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Congerville Elem School at 1st of 9; the average score across the group is 57.2%.

Congerville Elem School operates from a low-density location.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count rose 7%: 91 students in 2018 compared to 97 in 2025. Class-load math has loosened: from 12.4:1 in 2018 to 16.9:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for Congerville Elem School typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.