La Salle ESD 122 School District

1165 Saint Vincents Ave
La Salle, IL 61301-1628
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

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%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 914 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 4% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
914 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

La Salle ESD 122 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (IL)
#871 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of La Salle ESD 122  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
4%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of La Salle ESD 122  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
14%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of La Salle ESD 122  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.68
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
279 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
27%
# Black Students
48 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
5%
17%
# White Students
511 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
56%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
73 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
98
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
94
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
99
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
88
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
88
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
92
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
84
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
88
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
94
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
89
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,167 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,332 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart display total revenue of La Salle ESD 122  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$16 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart display total spending of La Salle ESD 122  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,167
$22,162
This chart display average revenue per public school student in La Salle ESD 122  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,332
$21,409
This chart display average spending per public school student in La Salle ESD 122  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in IL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best La Salle ESD 122 School District Public Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1735 Malcolm Ave
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Grades: PK-5
| 640 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Jr High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1165 Saint Vincents Ave
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-0786
Grades: 6-8
| 274 students

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 914 students.
What is the rank of La Salle ESD 122 School District?
La Salle ESD 122 School District is ranked #868 out of 918 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in La Salle ESD 122 School District?
56% of La Salle ESD 122 School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% 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 13:1, 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 $17,332 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 914 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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