Top Rankings
Eastland CUSD 308 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 715 students in Eastland CUSD 308 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Eastland CUSD 308 School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
715 Students
1,881,776 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Eastland CUSD 308 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#137 out of 852 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
5%
28%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
90%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,817 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,385 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,817
$21,990
Spending / Student
$19,385
$21,244
Best Eastland CUSD 308 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastland Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 S Chestnut St
Shannon, IL 61078
(815) 864-2300
Shannon, IL 61078
(815) 864-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Eastland Jr/sr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S School Dr
Lanark, IL 61046
(815) 493-6341
Lanark, IL 61046
(815) 493-6341
Grades: 6-12
| 350 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Eastland CUSD 308 School District?
Eastland CUSD 308 School District manages 2 public schools serving 715 students.
What is the rank of Eastland CUSD 308 School District?
Eastland CUSD 308 School District is ranked #135 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Eastland CUSD 308 School District?
90% of Eastland CUSD 308 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eastland CUSD 308 School District?
Eastland CUSD 308 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Eastland CUSD 308 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,385 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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