Total enrollment
278
-105 (-27%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Cairo USD 1
Illinois · 278 students · 1 city
Cairo USD 1 runs 2 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with total enrollment near 278 (1 elementary and 1 high).
7-year change in Cairo USD 1
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
12%
was 9%
% Black
76%
was 83%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Elementary School | Cairo | Elementary | PK-06 | 148 |
| Cairo Jr/Sr High School | Cairo | High | 07-12 | 130 |
About Cairo USD 1
Cairo USD 1 maintains 2 public schools across Illinois, collectively educateing roughly 278 students.
In terms of grade levels, Cairo USD 1 is built around 1 elementary and 1 high school.
Per-school enrollment averages around 139 in this district, lower than the Illinois typical of 480.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 278 students, declined 27% from the 383 reported in SY 2017-18. The Black share of public-school enrollment contracted from 83% to 76%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Cairo USD 1 discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.