River Grove SD 85-5 School District

2650 Thatcher Ave
River Grove, IL 60171-1650
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 722 students in River Grove SD 85-5 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in River Grove SD 85-5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% 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
722 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

River Grove SD 85-5 School District, which is ranked within the top 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)
#420 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
20%
27%
35%
30%
45-49%
50%
(2022-23)
30.9%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.70
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
53%
29%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
39%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,668 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,469. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,859 is less than the state median of $21,707. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,668
$22,469
Spending / Student
$14,859
$21,707

Best River Grove SD 85-5 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2650 Thatcher Ave
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6172
Gr: PK-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to River Grove SD 85-5 School District?
River Grove SD 85-5 School District manages 1 public schools serving 722 students.
What is the rank of River Grove SD 85-5 School District?
River Grove SD 85-5 School District is ranked #428 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in River Grove SD 85-5 School District?
53% of River Grove SD 85-5 School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Grove SD 85-5 School District?
River Grove SD 85-5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is River Grove SD 85-5 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,859 is less than the state median of $21,707. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 722 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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