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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 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,231 students in Jacksonville SD 117 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 Jacksonville SD 117 School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
3,231 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
247 Teachers
137,917 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 861 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 68% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#506 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
50%
Graduation Rate
68%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.3%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
29%
% Black
11%
16%
% White
71%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,211 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,965 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,211
$22,456
Spending / Student
$17,965
$21,694
Best Jacksonville SD 117 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 W Lafayette Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-5107
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-5107
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Crossroad Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 N Central Park Plz
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-0065
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-0065
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
South Jacksonville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 S West St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-5514
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-5514
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Murrayville-woodson Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
307 Masters St
Murrayville, IL 62668
(217) 882-3121
Murrayville, IL 62668
(217) 882-3121
Gr: K-5 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
North Jacksonville School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1626 State Highway 78 N
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-4084
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-4084
Gr: K-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Jacksonville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1211 N Diamond St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
Gr: 9-12 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Jacksonville Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
664 Lincoln Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
Gr: 6-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
524 S Kosciusko St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-6711
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-6711
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
320 W Independence Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-8720
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-8720
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
516 Jordan St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-2876
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-2876
Gr: PK | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
3 W Central Park Plz
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-7402
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-7402
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jacksonville SD 117 School District?
Jacksonville SD 117 School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,231 students.
What is the rank of Jacksonville SD 117 School District?
Jacksonville SD 117 School District is ranked #523 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville SD 117 School District?
71% of Jacksonville SD 117 School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% 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 $17,965 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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