Richland County CUSD 1

Nestled in Olney, Illinois, Richland County CUSD 1 is an active, traditional public school district dedicated to serving its local remote town community. Situated at 1100 E Laurel St, the district operates four schools that provide a comprehensive academic continuum spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Serving a total student body of 2,145 learners—comprising 1,116 male and 1,029 female students—the district offers a structured pipeline that supports early childhood development, foundational elementary education, and college- or career-ready high school programming.

To support its student population, Richland County CUSD 1 maintains a substantial workforce of approximately 676 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes roughly 287 FTE classroom teachers, 67 instructional aides, and 322 support staff personnel, ensuring a low student-to-teacher dynamic and strong wraparound services across all facilities. The district’s student demographics include 1,947 White students, 87 multiracial students, 72 Hispanic students, 28 Black students, 9 Asian students, and 2 Pacific Islander students. Families, students, and researchers seeking additional information regarding district initiatives and school performance can visit the district's primary website at rccu1.net.