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3 schools in Polo CUSD 222

Illinois · 594 students · 1 city

3 public schools operate under Polo CUSD 222, with roughly 594 K-12 students enrolled (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in Polo CUSD 222

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
594
+8 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Polo CUSD 222 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IllinoisIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
52.9%#67 of 327N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
594#471 of 508#8,752 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#369 of 508N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.7:1#328 of 506#4,054 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
42.4%#288 of 456#5,232 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 Polo CUSD 222

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 575 to 594 students (up 3%) and from 45 to 43 full-time teachers (down 4%), 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
Centennial Elem SchoolPoloElementaryPK-05294
Polo Comm High SchoolPoloHigh09-12186
Aplington Middle SchoolPoloMiddle06-08114

About Polo CUSD 222

Polo CUSD 222 maintains 3 public schools across Illinois, collectively educateing roughly 594 students.

In terms of grade levels, Polo CUSD 222 consists of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, Polo CUSD 222 runs about 198 students per school, 59% noticeably below the state mean of roughly 480.

Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Polo CUSD 222 has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 586 students to 594.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Polo CUSD 222 discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Polo CUSD 222 run?
Polo CUSD 222 has 3 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 594 students in Illinois.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Polo CUSD 222?
Polo CUSD 222 includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Polo CUSD 222?
Centennial Elem School is the largest public school in Polo CUSD 222 by enrollment, with approximately 294 students.
What grade levels does Polo CUSD 222 serve?
Polo CUSD 222 serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 3 schools.