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2 schools in Christopher USD 99

Illinois · 716 students · 1 city

Christopher USD 99's public-school count of 2 reflects a system enrolling about 716 students inside Illinois, broken out as 1 elementary and 1 high.

4-year change in Christopher USD 99

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
716
-5 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Christopher USD 99 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IllinoisIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
716#433 of 508#8,173 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#431 of 508N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.9:1#215 of 506#2,974 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
60.2%#116 of 456#2,836 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 Christopher USD 99

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 772 to 716 students (down 7%) and from 40 to 56 full-time teachers (up 40%), 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
Christopher Elem SchoolChristopherElementaryPK-08510
Christopher HighChristopherHigh09-12206

About Christopher USD 99

Christopher USD 99 runs 2 public schools across Illinois, collectively hosting roughly 716 students.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Christopher USD 99 covers 1 elementary and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in Christopher USD 99 is about 358, noticeably below the Illinois average of roughly 480.

Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 721 students in SY 2020-21 versus 716 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Christopher USD 99 discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Christopher USD 99 run?
Christopher USD 99 has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 716 students in Illinois.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Christopher USD 99?
Christopher USD 99 includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Christopher USD 99?
Christopher Elem School is the largest public school in Christopher USD 99 by enrollment, with approximately 510 students.
What grade levels does Christopher USD 99 serve?
Christopher USD 99 serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.