For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 317 students in Lowpoint-Washburn Community Unit School District 21. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51±¬ÁÏs in Lowpoint-Washburn Community Unit School District 21 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (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
2 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
317 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lowpoint-Washburn Community Unit School District 21, 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 70% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#460 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Graduation Rate
70%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
28%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
96%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,230 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 $19,290 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,230
$22,423
Spending / Student
$19,290
$21,662
Best Lowpoint-Washburn Community Unit School District 21 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
508 E Walnut St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7221
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7221
Gr: PK-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
508 E Walnut St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7521
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7521
Gr: 6-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lowpoint-Washburn Community Unit School District 21?
Lowpoint-Washburn Community Unit School District 21 manages 2 public schools serving 317 students.
What is the rank of Lowpoint-Washburn Community Unit School District 21?
Lowpoint-Washburn Community Unit School District 21 is ranked #452 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 Lowpoint-Washburn Community Unit School District 21?
96% of Lowpoint-Washburn Community Unit School District 21 students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lowpoint-Washburn Community Unit School District 21?
Lowpoint-Washburn Community Unit School District 21 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Lowpoint-Washburn Community Unit School District 21's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,290 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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