Laraway CCSD 70c School District

1715 Rowell Ave
Joliet, IL 60433-8551
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Laraway CCSD 70c School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 433 students in Laraway CCSD 70c School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Laraway CCSD 70c School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,388 Schools
# Students
433 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Laraway CCSD 70c 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.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#623 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
10%
27%
29%
30%
40-44%
50%
(2022-23)
32.3%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
45%
29%
% Black
46%
16%
% White
5%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $40,730 is higher than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,711 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$40,730
$22,456
Spending / Student
$34,711
$21,694

Best Laraway CCSD 70c School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laraway School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1715 Rowell Ave
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 727-5115
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Laraway CCSD 70c School District?
Laraway CCSD 70c School District manages 1 public schools serving 433 students.
What is the rank of Laraway CCSD 70c School District?
Laraway CCSD 70c School District is ranked #613 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Laraway CCSD 70c School District?
46% of Laraway CCSD 70c School District students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laraway CCSD 70c School District?
Laraway CCSD 70c School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Laraway CCSD 70c School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,711 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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