Fisher Cusd 1

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Fisher, Illinois - 2 schools

An equity score of 25/100 ranks Fisher Cusd 1 #651 of 763 districts in Illinois (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,063 per pupil, Fisher Cusd 1 ranks #693 of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending (Illinois districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

613
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$13,063
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Fisher Cusd 1 operates 2 public schools serving 613 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Champaign County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,063 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending. See how Illinois compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 60.3% local, 31.8% state, and 7.9% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 25/100, ranked #651 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 284:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.3% White, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Fisher Grade School, enrolling 326 students (53% of the district's total enrollment).

Fisher Grade School accounts for 53.2% of all Fisher Cusd 1 student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Fisher Cusd 1 a distant remainder — means Fisher Cusd 1-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

Fisher Cusd 1 student-counselor ratio is 284:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Fisher Cusd 1 is typically wider than the Fisher Cusd 1-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Fisher Cusd 1 chronic absenteeism rate is 17.2% — 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 Fisher Cusd 1 is typically wider than the Fisher 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?

7.9%
Federal
31.8%
State
60.3%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
651 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Fisher Cusd 1.

White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 1.8%
Multiracial 2.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
284:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Fisher Cusd 1

School Enrollment
Fisher Grade School
326
Fisher Jr/Sr High School
284

How Fisher Cusd 1 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Illinois districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
West Prairie Cusd 103 Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Fairfield Psd 112 Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
R O W V a Cusd 208 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Dieterich Cusd 30 Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Sesser-Valier Cusd 196 Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Fisher Cusd 1's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Fisher Cusd 1?

Fisher Cusd 1 has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 613 students.

How much does Fisher Cusd 1 spend per student?

Fisher Cusd 1 spends $13,063 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #651 in Illinois.

What is the demographic composition of Fisher Cusd 1?

Fisher Cusd 1 students are 92.3% White, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% African American, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Fisher Cusd 1?

Fisher Cusd 1 has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #651 out of 763 districts in Illinois.