Eastland Community Unit School District 308

601 S Chestnut St
Shannon, IL 61078-9015
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Eastland Community Unit School District 308 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 350 students in Eastland Community Unit School District 308. This district's average high testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public high schools in Illinois.
Public High School in Eastland Community Unit School District 308 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Public High School in Eastland Community Unit School District 308 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Eastland Jr/sr High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,030 Schools
# Students
715 Students
605,599 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
42,717 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Eastland Community Unit School District 308, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#112 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
44%
27%
47%
30%
65-69%
50%
(21-22)
≥90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
5%
29%
% 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 $22,423. 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 $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,817
$22,423
Spending / Student
$19,385
$21,662

Best Eastland Community Unit School District 308 Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastland Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 S School Dr
Lanark, IL 61046
(815) 493-6341
Gr: 6-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Recent Articles

Public School Transportation & Commute Planning Guide
Public School Transportation & Commute Planning Guide
Learn how public school transportation and commute planning can help families prepare for the coming school year safely and efficiently.
New Public School Safety Protocols 2025–26 Guide
New Public School Safety Protocols 2025–26 Guide
Learn how new public school safety protocols for 2025–26 affect students, parents, and schools nationwide.
How Technology Transforms Education in 2025
How Technology Transforms Education in 2025
Explore how technology shapes learning today, with updated data, policy context, trends, and real-world implications for students, educators, and families.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 715 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Quick Links