For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 404 students in St Elmo Community Unit School District 202. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in St Elmo Community Unit School District 202 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
3 Schools
4,391 Schools
# Students
404 Students
1,844,930 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
136,596 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St Elmo Community Unit School District 202, 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#572 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
96%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,760 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,430. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,042 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,760
$22,430
Spending / Student
$17,042
$21,668
Best St Elmo Community Unit School District 202 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Elmo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
519 W 2nd St
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3263
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3263
Gr: PK-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
St. Elmo Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W 12th St
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3227
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3227
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
St. Elmo Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W 12th St
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3227
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3227
Gr: 7-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St Elmo Community Unit School District 202?
St Elmo Community Unit School District 202 manages 3 public schools serving 404 students.
What is the rank of St Elmo Community Unit School District 202?
St Elmo Community Unit School District 202 is ranked #601 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.
What is the racial composition of students in St Elmo Community Unit School District 202?
96% of St Elmo Community Unit School District 202 students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St Elmo Community Unit School District 202?
St Elmo Community Unit School District 202 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is St Elmo Community Unit School District 202's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,042 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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