Salem SD 111 School District

1300 Bobcat Cir
Salem, IL 62881-4274
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Salem SD 111 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 949 students in Salem SD 111 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Salem SD 111 School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
949 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Salem SD 111 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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)
#188 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)

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

31%
27%

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

49%
30%

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

72%
50%
(2022-23)
20.5%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.70

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

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

Showing 2010–2021. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
4%
29%

Showing 2008–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
2%
16%
% White
89%
45%

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

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,479 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,431 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$46,284 MM

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

Spending
$18 MM
$44,509 MM

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

Revenue / Student
$17,479
$25,132

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

Spending / Student
$18,431
$24,168

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

Best Salem SD 111 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Park Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1325 Bobcat Cir
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0963
Gr: 4-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Hawthorn Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 Bobcat Cir
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0952
Gr: K-3 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Salem SD 111 School District?
Salem SD 111 School District manages 2 public schools serving 949 students.
What is the rank of Salem SD 111 School District?
Salem SD 111 School District is ranked #197 out of 861 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salem SD 111 School District?
89% of Salem SD 111 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salem SD 111 School District?
Salem SD 111 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Salem SD 111 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,431 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 949 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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