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Patoka Community Unit School District 100 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 225 students in Patoka Community Unit School District 100. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51±¬ÁÏs in Patoka Community Unit School District 100 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,392 Schools
# Students
225 Students
1,845,447 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
136,636 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Patoka Community Unit School District 100, 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 increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#769 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Graduation Rate
70%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
28%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
98%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,791 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,427 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,791
$22,423
Spending / Student
$22,427
$21,662
Best Patoka Community Unit School District 100 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Patoka Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Kinoka Rd
Patoka, IL 62875
(618) 432-5440
Patoka, IL 62875
(618) 432-5440
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Patoka Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Kinoka Rd
Patoka, IL 62875
(618) 432-5200
Patoka, IL 62875
(618) 432-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Patoka Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Kinoka Rd
Patoka, IL 62875
(618) 432-5200
Patoka, IL 62875
(618) 432-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Patoka Community Unit School District 100?
Patoka Community Unit School District 100 manages 3 public schools serving 225 students.
What is the rank of Patoka Community Unit School District 100?
Patoka Community Unit School District 100 is ranked #775 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Patoka Community Unit School District 100?
98% of Patoka Community Unit School District 100 students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Patoka Community Unit School District 100?
Patoka Community Unit School District 100 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Patoka Community Unit School District 100's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,427 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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