Top Rankings
Eastland Community Unit School District 308 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 715 students in Eastland Community Unit School District 308. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
51爆料s in Eastland Community Unit School District 308 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
4,391 Schools
# Students
715 Students
1,844,930 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
136,596 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Eastland Community Unit School District 308, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#112 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
5%
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
90%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,817 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,430. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,385 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,817
$22,430
Spending / Student
$19,385
$21,668
Best Eastland Community Unit School District 308 51爆料s (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 S Chestnut St
Shannon, IL 61078
(815) 864-2300
Shannon, IL 61078
(815) 864-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Eastland Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 S School Dr
Lanark, IL 61046
(815) 493-6341
Lanark, IL 61046
(815) 493-6341
Gr: 6-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Eastland Community Unit School District 308?
Eastland Community Unit School District 308 manages 2 public schools serving 715 students.
What is the rank of Eastland Community Unit School District 308?
Eastland Community Unit School District 308 is ranked #120 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Eastland Community Unit School District 308?
90% of Eastland Community Unit School District 308 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eastland Community Unit School District 308?
Eastland Community Unit School District 308 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Eastland Community Unit School District 308's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,385 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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