Total enrollment
2,532
-52 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
5 schools in Harvard CUSD 50
Illinois · 2,532 students · 1 city
Harvard CUSD 50's 5 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 2,532 students across 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
4-year change in Harvard CUSD 50
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Harvard CUSD 50 ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Illinois | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 18.0% | #317 of 327 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,532 | #150 of 508 | #3,740 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #152 of 508 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.8:1 | #40 of 506 | #900 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 55.2% | #170 of 456 | #3,437 of 8,164 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 41.4% | #204 of 341 | #3,867 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 Harvard CUSD 50
State test results across the district's 4 scored schools run from Harvard Jr High School at 23.5% proficient to Crosby Elementary School at 10.6%, a gap of 12.9 points. That is the 130th widest gap among 172 Illinois districts with four or more scored schools.
Since 2017-18, the 5 district schools that reported both years went from 2,723 to 2,532 students (down 7%) and from 204 to 235 full-time teachers (up 15%), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard High School | Harvard | High | 09-12 | 815 |
| Crosby Elem Sch | Harvard | Elementary | KG-03 | 655 |
| Harvard Jr High School | Harvard | Middle | 06-08 | 593 |
| Jefferson Elem School | Harvard | Elementary | 04-05 | 319 |
| Washington Elem School | Harvard | Elementary | PK-PK | 150 |
About Harvard CUSD 50
Harvard CUSD 50 is a thinly populated public-school district in Illinois. The district operates 5 schools and instructs approximately 2,532 students.
Looking at the level breakdown, Harvard CUSD 50 spans 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.
Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,532 students, held roughly steady from the 2,584 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Harvard CUSD 50 discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.