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Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 177 students in Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
177 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#331 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
28%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
96%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,650 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,068 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,650
$21,990
Spending / Student
$24,068
$21,244
Best Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emden Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 Market St
Emden, IL 62635
(217) 376-3151
Emden, IL 62635
(217) 376-3151
Grades: K-5
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
Hartsburg-emden Jr-sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 W Front St
Hartsburg, IL 62643
(217) 642-5244
Hartsburg, IL 62643
(217) 642-5244
Grades: 6-12
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 School District?
Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 School District manages 2 public schools serving 177 students.
What is the rank of Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 School District?
Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 School District is ranked #321 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 School District?
96% of Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 School District?
Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,068 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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