At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
148
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
99%+45.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level
Overview
Cairo Elementary School is a public primary in Cairo, Illinois. The school enrolls 148 students. It is part of the Cairo USD 1 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictCairo USD 1
County17003
CityCairo
ZIP62914
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170807000424
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment148
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino0.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian73.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native8.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races17.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
0.0%
Black
0.0%
Asian
73.2%
Two+
17.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.