Deland-Weldon CUSD 57

Situated along 304 E IL Route 10 in De Land, Illinois, Deland-Weldon Community Unit School District 57 serves as a vital educational cornerstone for its local community within the greater Champaign-Urbana metropolitan region. Characterized by its distant rural setting, this fully operational, traditional public school district manages three schools that offer a seamless academic continuum from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Independent of charter management, the district focuses on delivering a cohesive, community-centered learning experience designed to support local youth through every key milestone of their primary and secondary education.

With a total enrollment of 173 students, Deland-Weldon CUSD 57 provides an exceptionally intimate academic environment with small class sizes across all grade levels. The student body—comprising 89 female and 84 male learners—is backed by a remarkably robust staff network tailored to foster individualized development. The district employs approximately 47.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers, three instructional aides, and over 60 support staff members, bringing its total personnel to more than 111 full-time equivalent positions. This generous staffing capacity ensures that students benefit from high levels of personal attention, comprehensive guidance, and strong academic oversight throughout their school years.