Astoria CUSD 1

Astoria, Illinois — 3 schools

270
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$23,593
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Astoria CUSD 1 operates 3 public schools serving 270 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 277 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Fulton County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,593 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 49.4% local, 40.2% state, and 10.3% 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 $102,310 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 60/100, ranked #19 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 (1 AP courses district-wide), a 184.7:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 27.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.6% White, 0.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian across the district's schools.

Astoria Elem School accounts for 52.3% of all Astoria CUSD 1 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Astoria 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

Astoria CUSD 1 school enrollment varies 3.2× across entities

Astoria CUSD 1 school enrollment ranges from 46 students (lowest) to 145 students (highest), a spread of 99 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

Astoria CUSD 1 student-counselor ratio is 185:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Astoria CUSD 1 chronic absenteeism rate is 27.4% — 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 Astoria CUSD 1 is typically wider than the Astoria 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?

10.3%
Federal
40.2%
State
49.4%
Local

Funding Equity

60
Equity Score
19 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$703
Studio/mo
$708
1 BR/mo
$916
2 BR/mo
$1,274
3 BR/mo
$1,288
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$102,310
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 Astoria CUSD 1.

White 95.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 2.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
184.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Astoria CUSD 1

School Enrollment
Astoria Elem School
145
Astoria High School
86
Astoria Junior High School
46

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Astoria CUSD 1?

Astoria CUSD 1 has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 270 students.

How much does Astoria CUSD 1 spend per student?

Astoria CUSD 1 spends $23,593 per student. The district has an equity score of 60/100, ranking #19 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Astoria CUSD 1?

The average teacher salary in Astoria CUSD 1 is $102,310 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Astoria CUSD 1?

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

What is the demographic composition of Astoria CUSD 1?

Astoria CUSD 1 students are 95.6% White, 0.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% Asian, 0.5% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Astoria CUSD 1?

Astoria CUSD 1 has an equity score of 60/100, ranking #19 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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