Top Rankings
Belleville SD 118 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,275 students in Belleville SD 118 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Belleville SD 118 School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
3,275 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
253 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Belleville SD 118 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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
#545 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35.4%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
51%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
32%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,164 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,009 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$72 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,164
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,009
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Belleville SD 118 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 W Cleveland Ave
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-1608
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-1608
Gr: K-6 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Westhaven Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
118 Westhaven School Rd
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 257-9201
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 257-9201
Gr: K-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Henry Raab Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1120 Union Ave
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 234-4330
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 234-4330
Gr: K-6 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 N Charles St
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 233-3798
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 233-3798
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Central Jr High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1801 Central School Rd
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-5377
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-5377
Gr: 7-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 S 27th St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-4132
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-4132
Gr: K-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Carlyle Ave
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-2417
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-2417
Gr: K-6 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
West Jr High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
840 Royal Heights Rd
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 234-8200
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 234-8200
Gr: 7-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 N 2nd St
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-2413
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-2413
Gr: K-6 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1010.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 Royal Heights Rd
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-2414
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-2414
Gr: K-6 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
400 S Charles St
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 277-2018
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 277-2018
Gr: PK | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belleville SD 118 School District?
Belleville SD 118 School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,275 students.
What is the rank of Belleville SD 118 School District?
Belleville SD 118 School District is ranked #539 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Belleville SD 118 School District?
51% of Belleville SD 118 School District students are Black, 32% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belleville SD 118 School District?
Belleville SD 118 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Belleville SD 118 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,009 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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