Jacksonville SD 117 School District

211 W State St
Jacksonville, IL 62650-1997
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Jacksonville SD 117 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,189 students in Jacksonville SD 117 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Jacksonville SD 117 School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
3,189 Students
1,881,776 Students
# Teachers
245 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Jacksonville SD 117 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 73% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#486 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
20%
28%
25%
30%
56%
50%
73%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
28%
% Black
10%
16%
% White
73%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,464 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 $18,201 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,464
$21,990
Spending / Student
$18,201
$21,244

Best Jacksonville SD 117 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crossroad Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 N Central Park Plz
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-0065
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1901 W Lafayette Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-5107
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #33.
Murrayville-woodson Elementary School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
307 Masters St
Murrayville, IL 62668
(217) 882-3121
Grades: K-5
| 101 students
Rank: #44.
North Jacksonville School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1626 State Highway 78 N
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-4084
Grades: K-5
| 141 students
Rank: #55.
South Jacksonville Elementary School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 S West St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-5514
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Rank: #66.
Jacksonville High School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1211 N Diamond St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
Grades: 9-12
| 894 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Jacksonville Middle School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
664 Lincoln Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
Grades: 6-8
| 654 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Washington Elementary School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
524 S Kosciusko St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-6711
Grades: K-5
| 270 students
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
320 W Independence Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-8720
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Early Years
516 Jordan St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-2876
Grades: PK
| 233 students
3 W Central Park Plz
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-7402
Grades: PK
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jacksonville SD 117 School District?
Jacksonville SD 117 School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,189 students.
What is the rank of Jacksonville SD 117 School District?
Jacksonville SD 117 School District is ranked #499 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville SD 117 School District?
73% of Jacksonville SD 117 School District students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jacksonville SD 117 School District?
Jacksonville SD 117 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Jacksonville SD 117 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,201 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,189 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 73% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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