Earlville Cusd 9, IL - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Earlville Cusd 9

Earlville CUSD 9 is a small rural district spanning pre-K through grade 12 in LaSalle County, Illinois. The enrollment sits at a little over 400 students distributed across three schools: an early learning center, an elementary building, and a combined junior-senior high school. The district's demographic profile is predominantly white, with a smaller Hispanic population representing a meaningful minority, and the enrollment is roughly even across grades.

The state testing data from this school year shows academic performance that trails the median among LaSalle County's districts. In math, Earlville's proficiency is noticeably below county midpoint, and the gap widens as students move into middle school. Third-grade math proficiency sits at the lower half of the range, then drops further at fourth and fifth grade, and falls substantially in grades seven and eight, where proficiency rates fall to very low levels. English language arts shows a similar pattern. Third-graders perform roughly on par with the county median in reading, but performance softens from grades four through eight, with eighth-grade proficiency reaching very low levels. In science, fifth-grade proficiency is at the midpoint, while eighth-grade science performance is markedly low. The district's overall proficiency index places it below the midpoint county-wide.

When Earlville CUSD 9 is positioned against other LaSalle County districts in proficiency, attendance, and per-pupil spending, it falls below the midpoint in academic results. Chronic absenteeism is a notably high point of concern: the district's absenteeism rate sits in the bottom quartile among county districts, well above the median. Per-pupil current spending is in the lower range relative to district peers, which may reflect both the small size and the rural economic context.

The housing market in Earlville and the surrounding area shows modest home values with year-over-year growth. Homes in the two-zip service area are moderately priced and have appreciated modestly. The local market has higher demand than supply right now, and homes are taking longer to sell than they did a year ago. Mortgage rates and unemployment remain at levels that affect affordability moderately for families on typical household incomes in the region.

A parent considering Earlville CUSD 9 should understand that this is a small, rural setting with academic performance that lags its county peers, particularly in the middle grades. The very low proficiency rates in grades seven and eight suggest a significant academic transition challenge in that span. The elevated chronic absenteeism rate warrants direct conversation with the district about what is driving absences and what supports exist. The district's current per-pupil spending is lean compared to county neighbors, which may reflect resource constraints. No graduation rate data was available in the state reporting, and no recent district-level strategic priorities or major facility or curriculum changes were found in public reporting. A parent would benefit from asking the district directly about academic interventions in place for the middle grades, attendance support mechanisms, and staffing and curricular decisions in math and English language arts at the secondary level.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

401

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 14%

White 82%

Two+ 3%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

59%

—

Gr 4

40%

—

Gr 6

60%

—

Gr 7

20%

—

Math

Gr 3

47%

—

Gr 4

40%

—

Gr 6

40%

—

Gr 7

10%

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

Earlville Jr/Sr High School

Earlville Elem School

The Earlville Early Learning Ctr

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

52%

Grade 3

46%

Grade 4

50%

Grade 5

50%

Grade 6

30%

Grade 7

19%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

55%

Grade 3

46%

Grade 4

44%

Grade 5

52%

Grade 6

33%

Grade 7

23%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

50%

Grade 5

31%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$248,150

Year-over-year change+9.2%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$248K to $281K

vs. state typical0.86x

vs. national typical0.67x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
60518	Earlville	$248K	+9.2%	99.5%
60531	Leland	$281K	+4.4%	0.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,252/mo

Home price / national median income3.0x

Market Activity: LaSalle County

Median listing price$240,000

Median listing price YoY+4.4%

Median price per sq ft$151

Median price per sq ft YoY+9.4%

Median days on market56.8 days

Median days on market YoY+24.7%

Active listings204

Active listings YoY+9.1%

New listings136

Pending listings131

Pending listings YoY-3.7%

Hotness: median listing price$226,250

Hotness: median listing price YoY-6.7%

Supply score39.3

Supply score YoY-32.3%

Demand score84.0

Demand score YoY+3.0%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$290,210 (+4.9% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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