Harrison SD 36 School District

6809 Mccullom Lake Rd
Wonder Lake, IL 60097-9546
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 420 students in Harrison SD 36 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Harrison SD 36 School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,398 Schools
# Students
420 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Harrison SD 36 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#697 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
18%
27%
14%
30%
45-49%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.69
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
25%
28%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
68%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,100 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,590 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,100
$22,423
Spending / Student
$18,590
$21,662

Best Harrison SD 36 School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6809 Mccullom Lake Rd
Wonder Lake, IL 60097
(815) 653-2311
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Harrison SD 36 School District?
Harrison SD 36 School District manages 1 public schools serving 420 students.
What is the rank of Harrison SD 36 School District?
Harrison SD 36 School District is ranked #698 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison SD 36 School District?
68% of Harrison SD 36 School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harrison SD 36 School District?
Harrison SD 36 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Harrison SD 36 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,590 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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