Top Rankings
Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438 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 is 1 public school serving 120 students in Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
51爆料 in Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
1 School
4,391 Schools
# Students
120 Students
1,844,930 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
136,596 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#255 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
8%
28%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
88%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,833 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 $20,242 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,833
$22,430
Spending / Student
$20,242
$21,668
Best Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438 51爆料s (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saunemin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39 Main St
Saunemin, IL 61769
(815) 832-4421
Saunemin, IL 61769
(815) 832-4421
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438?
Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438 manages 1 public schools serving 120 students.
What is the rank of Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438?
Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438 is ranked #249 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) 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 Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438?
88% of Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438?
Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438 has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Saunemin Community Consolidated School District 438's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,242 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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