Cerro Gordo CUSD 100

Cerro Gordo, Illinois — 2 schools

460
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$18,739
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Cerro Gordo CUSD 100 operates 2 public schools serving 460 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 474 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Piatt County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,739 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, 38.0% state, and 10.7% 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 $76,011 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 48/100, ranked #159 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 246:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 18.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.6% White, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.7% African American across the district's schools.

Cerro Gordo Elem School accounts for 51.9% of all Cerro Gordo CUSD 100 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Cerro Gordo CUSD 100-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

Cerro Gordo CUSD 100 student-counselor ratio is 246:1 — 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

Cerro Gordo CUSD 100 chronic absenteeism rate is 18.9% — 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 Cerro Gordo CUSD 100 is typically wider than the Cerro Gordo CUSD 100-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

10.7%
Federal
38.0%
State
51.3%
Local

Funding Equity

48
Equity Score
159 / 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 Piatt County county, where this district is located.

$941
Studio/mo
$946
1 BR/mo
$1,122
2 BR/mo
$1,436
3 BR/mo
$1,486
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$76,011
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 2 schools in Cerro Gordo CUSD 100.

White 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 1.7%
Multiracial 1.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

246:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Cerro Gordo CUSD 100

School Enrollment
Cerro Gordo Elem School
246
Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High Sch
228

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cerro Gordo CUSD 100?

Cerro Gordo CUSD 100 has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 460 students.

How much does Cerro Gordo CUSD 100 spend per student?

Cerro Gordo CUSD 100 spends $18,739 per student. The district has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #159 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Cerro Gordo CUSD 100?

The average teacher salary in Cerro Gordo CUSD 100 is $76,011 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Cerro Gordo CUSD 100?

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

What is the demographic composition of Cerro Gordo CUSD 100?

Cerro Gordo CUSD 100 students are 91.6% White, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.7% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Cerro Gordo CUSD 100?

Cerro Gordo CUSD 100 has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #159 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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