Top Rankings
Limestone Walters CCSD 316 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 186 students in Limestone Walters CCSD 316 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Limestone Walters CCSD 316 School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,399 Schools
# Students
186 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Limestone Walters CCSD 316 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#221 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
3%
28%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
92%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,737 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,656 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,737
$21,990
Spending / Student
$14,656
$21,244
Best Limestone Walters CCSD 316 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Limestone Walters Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8223 W Smithville Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3035
Peoria, IL 61607
(309) 697-3035
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Limestone Walters CCSD 316 School District?
Limestone Walters CCSD 316 School District manages 1 public schools serving 186 students.
What is the rank of Limestone Walters CCSD 316 School District?
Limestone Walters CCSD 316 School District is ranked #223 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Limestone Walters CCSD 316 School District?
92% of Limestone Walters CCSD 316 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Limestone Walters CCSD 316 School District?
Limestone Walters CCSD 316 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Limestone Walters CCSD 316 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,656 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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