Rhodes SD 84-5 School District

8931 Fullerton Ave
River Grove, IL 60171-1810
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Rhodes SD 84-5 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 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 499 students in Rhodes SD 84-5 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 Rhodes SD 84-5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,382 Schools
# Students
499 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Rhodes SD 84-5 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)
#675 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

14%
27%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

21%
30%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

40-44%
50%
(2022-23)
28%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.70

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
71%
29%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
5%
16%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% White
21%
45%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $40,050 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $53,363 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 91% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$46,284 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$27 MM
$44,509 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$40,050
$25,132

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$53,363
$24,168

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Rhodes SD 84-5 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rhodes Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8931 Fullerton Ave
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6813
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rhodes SD 84-5 School District?
Rhodes SD 84-5 School District manages 1 public schools serving 499 students.
What is the rank of Rhodes SD 84-5 School District?
Rhodes SD 84-5 School District is ranked #681 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 Rhodes SD 84-5 School District?
71% of Rhodes SD 84-5 School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rhodes SD 84-5 School District?
Rhodes SD 84-5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Rhodes SD 84-5 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $53,363 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 91% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 499 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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