Top Rankings
Urbana SD 116 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,283 students in Urbana SD 116 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Urbana SD 116 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), 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
11 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
4,283 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
336 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Urbana SD 116 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#788 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.68
# American Indian Students
56 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
164 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
727 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
27%
# Black Students
1,692 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
40%
17%
# White Students
1,211 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
28%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
427 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
288
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
363
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
324
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
320
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
325
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
296
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
288
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
298
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
287
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
318
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
398
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
284
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
263
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
231
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,861 is higher than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,601 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$93 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,861
$22,162
Spending / Student
$21,601
$21,409
Best Urbana SD 116 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Urbana High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1002 S Race St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3505
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3505
Grades: 9-12
| 1,176 students
Rank: #22.
Leal Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
312 W Oregon St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3618
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3618
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2102 E Washington St
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3628
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3628
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
M L King Jr Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1108 Fairview Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3675
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3675
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Thomas Paine Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 James Cherry Dr
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3602
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3602
Grades: K-5
| 260 students
Rank: #3 - 63. - 6.
Wiley Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 S Anderson St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3670
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3670
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
Rank: #77.
Yankee Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2102 S Anderson St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3608
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3608
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #88.
Urbana Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 S Vine St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3685
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3685
Grades: 6-8
| 903 students
Rank: n/an/a
Champaign Co Detention Center
Alternative School
400 Art Bartell Rd
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3780
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3780
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
2202 E Washington St
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3616
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3616
Grades: PK
| 259 students
Rank: n/an/a
Urbana Gerber School
Alternative School
1301 N Cunnigham Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-4064
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-4064
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Urbana SD 116 School District?
Urbana SD 116 School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,283 students.
What is the rank of Urbana SD 116 School District?
Urbana SD 116 School District is ranked #801 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Urbana SD 116 School District?
40% of Urbana SD 116 School District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Urbana SD 116 School District?
Urbana SD 116 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Urbana SD 116 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,601 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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