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3 schools in Tri City CUSD 1

Illinois · 564 students · 1 city

For families across Tri City CUSD 1, public-school options total 3 K-12 schools, with combined enrollment near 564 (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in Tri City CUSD 1

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
564
-11 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Tri City CUSD 1 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IllinoisIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
50.8%#88 of 327N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
564#490 of 508#8,918 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#395 of 508N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
11.9:1#109 of 506#1,947 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
48.2%#235 of 456#4,424 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 Tri City CUSD 1

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 558 to 564 students (up 1%) and from 45 to 47 full-time teachers (up 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
Tri-City Elem SchoolBuffaloElementaryPK-05273
Tri-City High SchoolBuffaloHigh09-12154
Tri-City Jr High SchoolBuffaloMiddle06-08137

About Tri City CUSD 1

Across 3 schools, Tri City CUSD 1 instructs about 564 students in Illinois. By footprint it is a rural-scale district.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Tri City CUSD 1 consists of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 188 in this district, below the Illinois typical of 480.

Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 564 students, remained close to its prior level from the 575 reported in SY 2020-21.

On allk12, the community for Tri City CUSD 1 discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Tri City CUSD 1?
Tri City CUSD 1 operates 3 public K-12 schools in Illinois, serving approximately 564 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Tri City CUSD 1?
Tri City CUSD 1 includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Tri City CUSD 1?
Tri-City Elem School is the largest public school in Tri City CUSD 1 by enrollment, with approximately 273 students.
What grade levels does Tri City CUSD 1 serve?
Tri City CUSD 1 serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 3 schools.