Top Rankings
Belleville SD 118 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 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,358 students in Belleville SD 118 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Belleville SD 118 School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
3,358 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
254 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Belleville SD 118 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#545 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
28%
% Black
51%
17%
% White
33%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,143 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,856 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,143
$22,423
Spending / Student
$19,856
$21,662
Best Belleville SD 118 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 W Cleveland Ave
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-1608
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-1608
Grades: K-6
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Westhaven Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
118 Westhaven School Rd
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 257-9201
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 257-9201
Grades: K-6
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Henry Raab Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1120 Union Ave
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 234-4330
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 234-4330
Grades: K-6
| 151 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 N Charles St
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 233-3798
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 233-3798
Grades: PK-6
| 329 students
Rank: #55.
Central Jr High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1801 Central School Rd
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-5377
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-5377
Grades: 7-8
| 354 students
Rank: #66.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 S 27th St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-4132
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-4132
Grades: K-6
| 428 students
Rank: #77.
Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Carlyle Ave
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-2417
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-2417
Grades: K-6
| 243 students
Rank: #88.
West Jr High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
840 Royal Heights Rd
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 234-8200
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 234-8200
Grades: 7-8
| 394 students
Rank: #99.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 N 2nd St
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-2413
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-2413
Grades: K-6
| 152 students
Rank: #1010.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 Royal Heights Rd
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-2414
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-2414
Grades: K-6
| 520 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 S Charles St
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 277-2018
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 277-2018
Grades: PK
| 166 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belleville SD 118 School District?
Belleville SD 118 School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,358 students.
What is the rank of Belleville SD 118 School District?
Belleville SD 118 School District is ranked #539 out of 864 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Belleville SD 118 School District?
51% of Belleville SD 118 School District students are Black, 33% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belleville SD 118 School District?
Belleville SD 118 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Belleville SD 118 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,856 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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