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Zip Code 62465

About Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit District 5A

Zip code 62465 in Strasburg, Illinois is served by Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit District 5A for public school enrollment. The district covers grades K–12. This page provides a data-driven overview of Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit District 5A’s funding levels, size, rating, and what families should know before enrolling or making a housing decision in this area.

Funding and Resources

According to NCES 2024–2025, Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit District 5A spends approximately $17,000 per student per year, placing it near the Illinois state average of approximately $17,000 and above the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Above-average spending generally translates to more instructional resources per student, stronger program variety at the middle and high school levels, and better-maintained facilities. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.

District Scale and Program Breadth

At 2 schools serving grades K–12, Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit District 5A qualifies as a small, community-focused district serving students from K–12. The district enrolls approximately 399 students in total. Small districts often benefit from tighter community cohesion, more personalized teacher-student relationships, and stronger parental involvement. The trade-off is narrower program variety: fewer elective courses, specialized tracks, or extracurricular options than larger systems offer.

Understanding the 6/10 Rating

With a rating of 6/10 (average), Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit District 5A ranks among Illinois’s average-rated school systems. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in the U.S. Department of Education’s EDFacts collection. We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Illinois is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.

Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit District 5A falls near the middle of Illinois on state assessment results, with reading and math proficiency close to the state median. Average-rated districts provide foundational public education, and many families find they deliver solid day-to-day learning — particularly when parents stay engaged. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.

Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 62465

Children in zip code 62465 are assigned to Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit District 5A for public school enrollment, covering grades K–12. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 62465, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.

To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit District 5A at the number listed on the district website or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include proof of address, a government-issued birth certificate, immunization records, and any existing school records or IEP documentation. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Illinois districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.

School Districts and Home Values in Strasburg

For families considering a purchase in the Strasburg area, district assignment matters financially. Because Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit District 5A serves zip code 62465, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 62465 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.

Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Illinois, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit District 5A programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 62465.

Data Sources and Accuracy

All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Stewardson-Strasburg Community Unit District 5A before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 62465 data.