District Overview
Community Unit School District 300 (CUSD 300) is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 2550 Harnish Drive in Algonquin, Illinois. Nestled within a large suburban community in the broader Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan region, CUSD 300 operates 29 individual school facilities offering a continuous educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district serves a dynamic student population of 20,705 learners, reflected in a rich demographic tapestry that includes over 9,000 Hispanic students, nearly 8,800 White students, and well-represented Asian, Black, and multiracial student bodies. This breadth of enrollment highlights the district's pivotal role as a central educational hub within Kane and McHenry counties.

To effectively serve its sizeable student body, CUSD 300 maintains a robust workforce comprising more than 6,700 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. The district's instructional core features over 2,900 full-time equivalent teachers, bolstered by more than 330 instructional aides and approximately 3,470 dedicated support personnel who ensure comprehensive academic, operational, and social-emotional care. For families, students, and educational researchers seeking a well-resourced suburban school system, CUSD 300 offers a collaborative and comprehensive public education framework, with further district resources and contact details available at www.d300.org.
29
Total Schools
20,705
Total Students
2,910.8
Full-Time Teachers
7.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CUSD 300
Demographic Student Count
White8,793
Hispanic9,072
Black909
Asian1,011
Two or More863
American Indian32
Pacific Islander16
  • Hispanic
    9,072 (43.8%)
  • White
    8,793 (42.5%)
  • Asian
    1,011 (4.9%)
  • Black
    909 (4.4%)
  • Two or More
    863 (4.2%)
  • American Indian
    32 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    16 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in CUSD 300
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary19
Middle4
High4
Other2
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:1 Charter School
Number of schools:29
Students:20,705*
Teachers (FTE):2,910.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.1
Schools in CUSD 300
Found 29 Schools