St Joseph Community Consolidated School District 169

404 S 5th St
Saint Joseph, IL 61873-9073
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

St Joseph Community Consolidated School District 169 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 787 students in St Joseph Community Consolidated School District 169. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in St Joseph Community Consolidated School District 169 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,395 Schools
# Students
787 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
136,656 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

St Joseph Community Consolidated School District 169, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#79 out of 865 school districts
(Top 10%)
51%
27%
49%
30%
75-79%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
3%
28%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
94%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,651 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,645 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,651
$21,990
Spending / Student
$13,645
$21,244

Best St Joseph Community Consolidated School District 169 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Joseph Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
606 E Peters Dr
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2334
Gr: 5-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
404 S 5th St
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2291
Gr: PK-4 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to St Joseph Community Consolidated School District 169?
St Joseph Community Consolidated School District 169 manages 2 public schools serving 787 students.
What is the rank of St Joseph Community Consolidated School District 169?
St Joseph Community Consolidated School District 169 is ranked #77 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in St Joseph Community Consolidated School District 169?
94% of St Joseph Community Consolidated School District 169 students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St Joseph Community Consolidated School District 169?
St Joseph Community Consolidated School District 169 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is St Joseph Community Consolidated School District 169's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,645 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 787 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 10% in IL
  • : 51% (Top 10%)
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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