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19 schools in St Charles CUSD 303

Illinois · 11,952 students · 5 cities

Public-school families inside St Charles CUSD 303 pick from 19 schools serving the district's roughly 11,952 K-12 students (13 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high).

4-year change in St Charles CUSD 303

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
11,731
-165 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
15
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How St Charles CUSD 303 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IllinoisIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
70.1%#9 of 327N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
11,952#17 of 508#740 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
16#22 of 508N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.7:1#331 of 506#4,075 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
19.4%#424 of 456#7,467 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
48.0%#167 of 341#3,207 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 St Charles CUSD 303

State test results across the district's 12 scored schools run from Bell-Graham Elementary School at 80.1% proficient to Richmond Elementary School at 51.8%, a gap of 28.3 points. That is the 46th widest gap among 172 Illinois districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 14 district schools that reported both years went from 11,736 to 11,307 students (down 4%) and from 763 to 822 full-time teachers (up 8%), 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.

About St Charles CUSD 303

St Charles CUSD 303 is a compact public-school district in Illinois. The district operates 19 schools and teaches approximately 11,952 students.

Looking at the level breakdown, St Charles CUSD 303 spans 13 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.

On a per-school basis, St Charles CUSD 303 runs about 629 students per school, 31% meaningfully above the state mean of roughly 480.

Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 11,731 students, remained close to its prior level from the 11,896 reported in SY 2020-21.

On this page, the community for St Charles CUSD 303 discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in St Charles CUSD 303?
St Charles CUSD 303 operates 19 public K-12 schools in Illinois, serving approximately 11,952 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in St Charles CUSD 303?
St Charles CUSD 303 includes 13 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
What is the largest school in St Charles CUSD 303?
St Charles East High School is the largest public school in St Charles CUSD 303 by enrollment, with approximately 1,930 students.
What grade levels does St Charles CUSD 303 serve?
St Charles CUSD 303 serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 19 schools.
What cities does St Charles CUSD 303 serve?
St Charles CUSD 303 operates schools in Saint Charles, South Elgin, West Chicago, Wasco, St Charles across Illinois.