Total enrollment
821
-7 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
3 schools in Edwards County CUSD 1
Illinois · 821 students · 2 cities
For families across Edwards County CUSD 1, public-school options total 3 K-12 schools, with combined enrollment near 821 (2 elementary and 1 high).
4-year change in Edwards County CUSD 1
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Edwards County CUSD 1 ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Illinois | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 51.7% | #79 of 327 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 821 | #403 of 508 | #7,658 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 3 | #312 of 508 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.6:1 | #182 of 506 | #2,658 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 46.9% | #247 of 456 | #4,618 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 Edwards County CUSD 1
Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 926 to 821 students (down 11%) and from 64 to 65 full-time teachers (up 2%), 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.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Grade School | Albion | Elementary | PK-08 | 427 |
| Edwards County High School | Albion | High | 09-12 | 223 |
| West Salem Grade School | West Salem | Elementary | KG-08 | 171 |
About Edwards County CUSD 1
Edwards County CUSD 1 is a compact public-school district in Illinois. The district oversees 3 schools and instructs approximately 821 students.
In terms of grade levels, Edwards County CUSD 1 is built around 2 elementary and 1 high school.
Per-school enrollment averages around 274 in this district, below the Illinois typical of 480.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Edwards County CUSD 1 has remained close to its prior level since SY 2020-21, moving from about 828 students to 821.
On this page, the community for Edwards County CUSD 1 discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.