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Urbana SD 116 School District

Po Box 3039
Urbana, IL 61803-3039
(District boundaries shown in map)
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10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Urbana SD 116 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,393 students in Urbana SD 116 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51爆料s in Urbana SD 116 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
4,393 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
326 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Urbana SD 116 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#767 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
11%
28%
13%
30%
33%
50%
81%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.70
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
18%
28%
% Black
40%
16%
% White
26%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,264 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,060 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$102 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$93 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,264
$21,990
Spending / Student
$21,060
$21,244

Best Urbana SD 116 School District 51爆料s (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Urbana High School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1002 S Race St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3505
Grades: 9-12
| 1,207 students
Rank: #22.
Leal Elementary School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
312 W Oregon St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3618
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Paine Elementary School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 James Cherry Dr
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3602
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #44.
Yankee Ridge Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2102 S Anderson St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3608
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #55.
M L King Jr Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1108 Fairview Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3675
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
Rank: #66.
Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2102 E Washington St
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3628
Grades: K-5
| 517 students
Rank: #77.
Wiley Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1602 S Anderson St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3670
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Urbana Middle School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 S Vine St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3685
Grades: 6-8
| 911 students
Rank: n/an/a
Champaign Co Detention Center
Alternative School
400 Art Bartell Rd
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3780
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2202 E Washington St
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3616
Grades: PK
| 253 students
Rank: n/an/a
Urbana Gerber School
Alternative School
1301 N Cunnigham Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-4064
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Urbana SD 116 School District?
Urbana SD 116 School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,393 students.
What is the rank of Urbana SD 116 School District?
Urbana SD 116 School District is ranked #752 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Urbana SD 116 School District?
40% of Urbana SD 116 School District students are Black, 26% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Urbana SD 116 School District?
Urbana SD 116 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Urbana SD 116 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,060 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,393 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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