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Warren Community Unit School District 205 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 2 public schools serving 376 students in Warren Community Unit School District 205. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Warren Community Unit School District 205 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
376 Students
1,844,930 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
136,596 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Warren Community Unit School District 205, 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#195 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
75%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
5%
28%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
91%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,779 is higher than the state median of $22,430. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,923 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,779
$22,430
Spending / Student
$18,923
$21,668
Best Warren Community Unit School District 205 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
311 S Water St
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2653
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2653
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Warren Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
311 S Water St
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2641
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2641
Gr: 6-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Warren Community Unit School District 205?
Warren Community Unit School District 205 manages 2 public schools serving 376 students.
What is the rank of Warren Community Unit School District 205?
Warren Community Unit School District 205 is ranked #221 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 Warren Community Unit School District 205?
91% of Warren Community Unit School District 205 students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Warren Community Unit School District 205?
Warren Community Unit School District 205 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Warren Community Unit School District 205's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,923 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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