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2 schools in Calhoun CUSD 40

Illinois · 507 students · 1 city

Parents inside Calhoun CUSD 40 pick from 2 public K-12 options, with combined enrollment of about 507 students (an average school size of 254).

4-year change in Calhoun CUSD 40

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
507
+10 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Calhoun CUSD 40 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IllinoisIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
507#506 of 508#9,191 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#425 of 508N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
11.3:1#65 of 506#1,298 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
39.1%#323 of 456#5,622 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Calhoun CUSD 40

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 458 to 507 students (up 11%) and from 38 to 45 full-time teachers (up 18%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High SchHardinElementaryPK-08336
Calhoun High SchoolHardinHigh09-12171

About Calhoun CUSD 40

Calhoun CUSD 40 is a low-population Illinois school district running 2 schools with combined enrollment near 507.

In terms of grade levels, Calhoun CUSD 40 consists of 1 elementary and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, Calhoun CUSD 40 runs about 254 students per school, 47% lower than the state mean of roughly 480.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Calhoun CUSD 40 has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 497 students to 507.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Calhoun CUSD 40 discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Calhoun CUSD 40 run?
Calhoun CUSD 40 has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 507 students in Illinois.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Calhoun CUSD 40?
Calhoun CUSD 40 includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Calhoun CUSD 40?
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High Sch is the largest public school in Calhoun CUSD 40 by enrollment, with approximately 336 students.
What grade levels does Calhoun CUSD 40 serve?
Calhoun CUSD 40 serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.