Winnebago CUSD 323

Winnebago Community Unit School District (CUSD) 323 is an active, traditional public school district located at 304 E McNair Rd in Winnebago, Illinois. Situated in a rural fringe setting within the broader Rockford metropolitan area, this non-charter district operates four operational schools that deliver a continuous academic pipeline serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. District leadership maintains accessible channels for community engagement via their official website (winnebagoschools.org) and main office line, offering families a well-structured educational foundation that supports early learning through college and career readiness.

According to the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) dataset, Winnebago CUSD 323 serves a student population of 1,267 pupils, maintaining a balanced enrollment of 625 female and 642 male students. The student body encompasses a mix of racial and ethnic backgrounds, including 1,024 White, 130 Hispanic, 70 multiracial, 32 Black, 8 Asian, and 3 American Indian students distributed across all grade levels. To support academic achievement and school operations, the district benefits from a comprehensive staffing structure, employing approximately 208 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers, nearly 49 instructional aides, and over 307 support personnel—bringing the district's total staff to more than 564 dedicated full-time equivalent professionals.