Top Rankings
La Salle ESD 122 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 919 students in La Salle ESD 122 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in La Salle ESD 122 School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% 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
2 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
919 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
La Salle ESD 122 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.
Overall District Rank
#817 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34.5%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
34%
29%
% Black
6%
16%
% White
52%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,063 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,237 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,063
$22,456
Spending / Student
$17,237
$21,694
Best La Salle ESD 122 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1735 Malcolm Ave
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Gr: PK-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Jr High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1165 Saint Vincents Ave
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Salle ESD 122 School District?
La Salle ESD 122 School District manages 2 public schools serving 919 students.
What is the rank of La Salle ESD 122 School District?
La Salle ESD 122 School District is ranked #816 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in La Salle ESD 122 School District?
52% of La Salle ESD 122 School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Salle ESD 122 School District?
La Salle ESD 122 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is La Salle ESD 122 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,237 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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