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Wethersfield Community Unit School District 230

439 Willard St
Kewanee, IL 61443-3717
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Wethersfield Community Unit School District 230 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 539 students in Wethersfield Community Unit School District 230. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Wethersfield Community Unit School District 230 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
4,392 Schools
# Students
539 Students
1,845,447 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
136,636 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wethersfield Community Unit School District 230, 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.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#443 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
27%
30%
30%
65-69%
50%
85%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
16%
28%
% Black
4%
17%
% White
73%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,941 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,954 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,941
$22,423
Spending / Student
$15,954
$21,662

Best Wethersfield Community Unit School District 230 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wethersfield Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
439 Willard St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4205
Gr: 7-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Wethersfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
439 Willard St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wethersfield Community Unit School District 230?
Wethersfield Community Unit School District 230 manages 2 public schools serving 539 students.
What is the rank of Wethersfield Community Unit School District 230?
Wethersfield Community Unit School District 230 is ranked #451 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wethersfield Community Unit School District 230?
73% of Wethersfield Community Unit School District 230 students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wethersfield Community Unit School District 230?
Wethersfield Community Unit School District 230 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Wethersfield Community Unit School District 230's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,954 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 539 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 85% (Top 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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