Rantoul City SD 137 School District

400 E Wabash Ave
Rantoul, IL 61866-3013
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Rantoul City SD 137 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 5 public schools serving 1,703 students in Rantoul City SD 137 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 Rantoul City SD 137 School District have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
1,703 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Rantoul City SD 137 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)
#920 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Rantoul City SD 137  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
3%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rantoul City SD 137  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.
6%
32%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rantoul City SD 137  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:

0.74
0.68
# American Indian Students
2 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
552 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
27%
# Black Students
502 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
30%
17%
# White Students
417 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
25%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
222 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
107
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
188
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
158
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
192
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
178
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
176
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
163
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
169
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
178
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
194
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 $20,774 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,627 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart display total revenue of Rantoul City SD 137  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
$32 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart display total spending of Rantoul City SD 137  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
$20,774
$22,162
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Rantoul City SD 137  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
$18,627
$21,409
This chart display average spending per public school student in Rantoul City SD 137  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 Rantoul City SD 137 School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Acres Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1625 Short St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5402
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Northview Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 N Sheldon St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5403
Grades: K-5
| 220 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Broadmeadow Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Sunview Rd
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5405
Grades: K-5
| 258 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Eastlawn Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
650 N Maplewood Dr
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5404
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #55.
J W Eater Jr High School
Math: 2% | Reading: 6%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 E Wabash Ave
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5401
Grades: 6-8
| 541 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rantoul City SD 137 School District?
Rantoul City SD 137 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,703 students.
What is the rank of Rantoul City SD 137 School District?
Rantoul City SD 137 School District is ranked #914 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 Rantoul City SD 137 School District?
32% of Rantoul City SD 137 School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rantoul City SD 137 School District?
Rantoul City SD 137 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Rantoul City SD 137 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,627 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,703 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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