District Overview
Headquartered at 323 W Washington Street in Macomb, Illinois, Macomb Community Unit School District 185 serves as an active, traditional public school system nestled within a remote town setting. Operating five individual school campuses, the district delivers a comprehensive educational experience spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Drawing from the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, Macomb CUSD 185 welcomes a student body of 2,075 learners across its primary and secondary programs. This student population reflects a diverse community context, comprising 1,416 White, 318 Black, 191 multiracial, 99 Hispanic, and 41 Asian students, among other student backgrounds, creating an inclusive learning environment for local families.

To support its student population, the district maintains a dedicated workforce totaling approximately 637 full-time equivalent staff members. At the core of its academic mission are over 311 full-time equivalent teachers who provide direct classroom instruction across all grade levels. This instructional core is further reinforced by nearly 69 instructional aides and more than 257 specialized support staff, ensuring a well-rounded foundation of academic guidance, administrative care, and student services. For parents, students, and educational researchers, Macomb CUSD 185 represents a well-staffed, community-centered public district committed to serving its region with comprehensive academic programming.
5
Total Schools
2,075
Total Students
311.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Macomb CUSD 185
Demographic Student Count
White1,416
Hispanic99
Black318
Asian41
Two or More191
American Indian9
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    1,416 (68.2%)
  • Black
    318 (15.3%)
  • Two or More
    191 (9.2%)
  • Hispanic
    99 (4.8%)
  • Asian
    41 (2.0%)
  • American Indian
    9 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Macomb CUSD 185
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:2,075*
Teachers (FTE):311.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.7
Schools in Macomb CUSD 185
Found 5 Schools