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3 schools in Center Cass SD 66

Illinois · 1,130 students · 2 cities

For families across Center Cass SD 66, public-school options total 3 K-12 schools, with combined enrollment near 1,130 (2 elementary and 1 middle).

4-year change in Center Cass SD 66

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,130
+21 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Center Cass SD 66 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IllinoisIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,130#314 of 508#6,485 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#299 of 508N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
14.5:1#386 of 506#4,923 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
17.2%#437 of 456#7,608 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
50.9%#155 of 341#2,856 of 6,853
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 Center Cass SD 66

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 1,053 to 1,130 students (up 7%) and from 74 to 78 full-time teachers (up 5%), 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
Elizabeth Ide Elem SchoolDarienElementaryPK-02410
Prairieview Elementary SchoolDowners GroveElementary03-05380
Lakeview Jr High SchoolDowners GroveMiddle06-08340

About Center Cass SD 66

Center Cass SD 66 is a thinly populated public-school district in Illinois. The district operates 3 schools and serves approximately 1,130 students.

Looking at the level breakdown, Center Cass SD 66 consists of 2 elementary and 1 middle.

Average enrollment per school in Center Cass SD 66 is about 377, below the Illinois average of roughly 480.

Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 1,109 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,130 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for Center Cass SD 66 discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Center Cass SD 66?
Center Cass SD 66 operates 3 public K-12 schools in Illinois, serving approximately 1,130 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Center Cass SD 66?
Center Cass SD 66 includes 2 elementary schools and 1 middle school.
What is the largest school in Center Cass SD 66?
Elizabeth Ide Elem School is the largest public school in Center Cass SD 66 by enrollment, with approximately 410 students.
What grade levels does Center Cass SD 66 serve?
Center Cass SD 66 serves students from pre-K through grade 8 across 3 schools.
What cities does Center Cass SD 66 serve?
Center Cass SD 66 operates schools in Darien, Downers Grove across Illinois.