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Whiteside School District 115

111 Warrior Way
Belleville, IL 62221-5117
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Whiteside School District 115 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,176 students in Whiteside School District 115. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Whiteside School District 115 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% 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
2 Schools
4,391 Schools
# Students
1,176 Students
1,844,930 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
136,596 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Whiteside School District 115, 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.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#629 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
16%
27%
23%
30%
33%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
28%
% Black
57%
17%
% White
27%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,629 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,430. The school district revenue/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,450 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,629
$22,430
Spending / Student
$14,450
$21,668

Best Whiteside School District 115 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whiteside Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2028 Lebanon Ave
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 239-0000
Gr: PK-4 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Whiteside Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Warrior Way
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 239-0000
Gr: 5-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Whiteside School District 115?
Whiteside School District 115 manages 2 public schools serving 1,176 students.
What is the rank of Whiteside School District 115?
Whiteside School District 115 is ranked #620 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Whiteside School District 115?
57% of Whiteside School District 115 students are Black, 27% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Whiteside School District 115?
Whiteside School District 115 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Whiteside School District 115's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,450 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,176 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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