Top Rankings
Armstrong-Ellis Cons SD 61 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 81 students in Armstrong-Ellis Cons SD 61 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Armstrong-Ellis Cons SD 61 School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,388 Schools
# Students
81 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Armstrong-Ellis Cons SD 61 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#278 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.1%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
29%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
89%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,716 is higher than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,136 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,716
$22,456
Spending / Student
$24,136
$21,694
Best Armstrong-Ellis Cons SD 61 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Armstrong-ellis Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3571 Gifford Ave
Armstrong, IL 61812
(217) 569-2115
Armstrong, IL 61812
(217) 569-2115
Gr: K-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Armstrong-Ellis Cons SD 61 School District?
Armstrong-Ellis Cons SD 61 School District manages 1 public schools serving 81 students.
What is the rank of Armstrong-Ellis Cons SD 61 School District?
Armstrong-Ellis Cons SD 61 School District is ranked #288 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Armstrong-Ellis Cons SD 61 School District?
89% of Armstrong-Ellis Cons SD 61 School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Armstrong-Ellis Cons SD 61 School District?
Armstrong-Ellis Cons SD 61 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Armstrong-Ellis Cons SD 61 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,136 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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