Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1

Argenta, Illinois — 3 schools

930
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$19,459
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 operates 3 public schools serving 930 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 893 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Macon County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,459 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 51.3% local, 37.3% state, and 11.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $61,192 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 37/100, ranked #424 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 812.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 23.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 82.0% White, 4.6% African American, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Argenta-Oreana Elementary School accounts for 49.8% of all Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 school enrollment varies 2.5× across entities

Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 school enrollment ranges from 180 students (lowest) to 445 students (highest), a spread of 265 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 student-counselor ratio is 812:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 chronic absenteeism rate is 23.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 is typically wider than the Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.4%
Federal
37.3%
State
51.3%
Local

Funding Equity

37
Equity Score
424 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Macon County county, where this district is located.

$840
Studio/mo
$845
1 BR/mo
$1,063
2 BR/mo
$1,378
3 BR/mo
$1,706
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$61,192
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1.

White 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 4.6%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 8.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
812.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
23.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1

School Enrollment
Argenta-Oreana Elementary School
445
Argenta-Oreana High School
268
Argenta-Oreana Middle School
180

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1?

Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 930 students.

How much does Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 spend per student?

Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 spends $19,459 per student. The district has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #424 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1?

The average teacher salary in Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 is $61,192 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Macon County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1?

Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 students are 82.0% White, 4.6% African American, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1?

Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #424 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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