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Zip Code 61873

About St. Joseph-Ogden Community High School District 305

Zip code 61873 in St. Joseph-Ogden, Illinois is served by St. Joseph-Ogden Community High School District 305 for public school enrollment. The district covers grades Pre-K – 8th. This page provides a data-driven overview of St. Joseph-Ogden Community High School District 305’s funding levels, size, rating, and what families should know before enrolling or making a housing decision in this area.

Funding and Resources

Per-pupil spending at St. Joseph-Ogden Community High School District 305 runs approximately $17,100 annually, placing it near the Illinois state average of approximately $17,000 and above the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Above-average spending generally translates to more instructional resources per student, stronger program variety at the middle and high school levels, and better-maintained facilities. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.

District Scale and Program Breadth

St. Joseph-Ogden Community High School District 305 is a small, community-focused district with 2 schools serving students from Pre-K – 8th. Small districts often benefit from tighter community cohesion, more personalized teacher-student relationships, and stronger parental involvement. The trade-off is narrower program variety: fewer elective courses, specialized tracks, or extracurricular options than larger systems offer.

Understanding the 10/10 Rating

SchoolDistrictFinder rates St. Joseph-Ogden Community High School District 305 10 out of 10 — top-tier among Illinois public school districts. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in the U.S. Department of Education’s EDFacts collection (2017–18 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Illinois is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.

St. Joseph-Ogden Community High School District 305 ranks among the highest-performing public school districts in Illinois on state assessments, with reading and math proficiency rates in roughly the top 10–20% statewide. Homes in and around zip code 61873 often carry a measurable premium relative to neighboring areas served by lower-rated districts. Families moving here for academic strength will find a district whose students test well above the state norm. Even within top-rated districts, individual school performance varies — confirm your specific school assignments directly with the district.

Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 61873

Children in zip code 61873 are assigned to St. Joseph-Ogden Community High School District 305 for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 8th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 61873, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.

To confirm your specific school assignments, contact St. Joseph-Ogden Community High School District 305 at (217)469-2291 or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Illinois districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.

School Districts and Home Values in St. Joseph-Ogden

Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because St. Joseph-Ogden Community High School District 305 serves zip code 61873, homes in and around zip code 61873 often carry a measurable premium over comparable properties in adjacent lower-rated districts. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.

Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Illinois, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support St. Joseph-Ogden Community High School District 305 programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 61873.

Data Sources and Accuracy

All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with St. Joseph-Ogden Community High School District 305 before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 61873 data.