Total enrollment
2,145
-129 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
4 schools in Richland County CUSD 1
Illinois · 2,145 students · 1 city
In Illinois's Richland County CUSD 1, public K-12 schools total 4 and serve approximately 2,145 students (an average of 536 per campus).
4-year change in Richland County CUSD 1
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Richland County CUSD 1 ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Illinois | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 45.4% | #139 of 327 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,145 | #178 of 508 | #4,207 of 9,210 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #252 of 508 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.9:1 | #417 of 506 | #5,399 of 9,019 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 51.5% | #210 of 456 | #3,944 of 8,151 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 17.4% | #300 of 341 | #5,955 of 6,848 |
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.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland County Elementary School | Olney | Elementary | KG-05 | 888 |
| Richland County High School | Olney | High | 09-12 | 669 |
| Richland County Middle School | Olney | Middle | 06-08 | 439 |
| Richland County Erly Childhd Ctr | Olney | Elementary | PK-PK | 149 |
About Richland County CUSD 1
Richland County CUSD 1 is a small public-school district in Illinois. The district operates 4 schools and hosts approximately 2,145 students.
Looking at the level breakdown, Richland County CUSD 1 covers 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.
Average enrollment per school in Richland County CUSD 1 is about 536, noticeably above the Illinois average of roughly 480.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,145 students, contracted 6% from the 2,274 reported in SY 2020-21. Richland County CUSD 1 now counts 4 public schools, up from 3 in SY 2020-21.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Richland County CUSD 1 discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.