North Greene Cusd 3, IL - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on North Greene Cusd 3

North Greene CUSD 3 is a small district serving pre-K through grade 12 across Greene County, Illinois, with about eight hundred students across two school buildings: an elementary school in Roodhouse and a junior-senior high school in White Hall. The district's recent trajectory shows meaningful investment in facilities and program restoration, though academic results reveal persistent challenges in core subjects.

The district's recent capital and curricular moves signal a commitment to improving student experience. A major renovation of the elementary school added dedicated art and band instructional spaces by converting unused areas, abating asbestos, and upgrading mechanical systems with ADA-compliant access. At the high school, the district used federal pandemic-relief funds to convert library space into a band and chorus room, allowing it to restore music programs that had been cut due to earlier budget pressures. These are durable changes that affect day-to-day learning and parent choice.

State testing results paint a picture of below-grade proficiency across math and English language arts. In math, proficiency runs low across elementary and middle grades, ranging from the high teens to low thirties across grades three through eight. In English language arts, the pattern is uneven: grades three and four show proficiency in the low teens to low thirties, while grades five and six improve to the high thirties and upper forties, and grade eight reaches about half. Science proficiency in grades five and eight sits in the upper thirties to low forties. Across all tested subjects and grades, the district's overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint among Greene County's two districts, though absolute proficiency levels remain low.

A parent considering this district should understand that the academic foundation is currently weak. A parent may want to look into further detail with the district about their instructional priorities and support systems, particularly in math where gains have been modest across grade levels.

The district's chronic absenteeism rate is notably high compared to the county. Among Greene County's two districts, North Greene sits in the bottom quartile on this measure, a gap that often correlates with broader engagement and support challenges. Per-pupil spending is in the lower range for the county, reflecting the district's resource constraints.

The student body is predominantly white, with very small populations of students of color. Detailed data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility and special education enrollment was not available, limiting a fuller picture of economic and population complexity. The median home value in the served area falls below state and national benchmarks, consistent with a rural Illinois county setting where housing is relatively affordable. The district serves families in economically modest circumstances, a context that often requires targeted investment in instruction and support to raise achievement.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

838

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 1%

Black 0%

White 96%

Asian 0%

Two+ 3%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

10%

—

Gr 4

30%

—

Gr 5

31%

—

Gr 6

41%

—

Gr 7

30%

—

Gr 8

55%

—

Math

Gr 3

13%

—

Gr 4

27%

—

Gr 5

—

Gr 6

26%

—

Gr 7

19%

—

Gr 8

14%

—

Science

Gr 5

25%

—

Gr 8

46%

—

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

North Greene Jr/Sr High Sch

North Greene Elem

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

19%

Grade 3

31%

Grade 4

23%

Grade 5

33%

Grade 6

18%

Grade 7

16%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

15%

Grade 3

31%

Grade 4

39%

Grade 5

47%

Grade 6

29%

Grade 7

53%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

38%

Grade 5

43%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$78,470

Year-over-year change-6.8%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$78K to $124K

vs. state typical0.27x

vs. national typical0.21x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
62092	White Hall	$78K	-0.9%	36.1%
62082	Roodhouse	$78K	-12.9%	35.4%
62044	Greenfield	$124K	+6.7%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$396/mo

Home price / national median income0.9x

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)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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