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Warren CUSD 205 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 376 students in Warren CUSD 205 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Warren CUSD 205 School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
376 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Warren CUSD 205 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#185 out of 852 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
5%
28%
% Black
n/a
16%
% 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 $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,923 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,779
$21,990
Spending / Student
$18,923
$21,244
Best Warren CUSD 205 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Warren Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
311 S Water St
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2653
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2653
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Rank: #22.
Warren Jr/sr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 S Water St
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2641
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2641
Grades: 6-12
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Warren CUSD 205 School District?
Warren CUSD 205 School District manages 2 public schools serving 376 students.
What is the rank of Warren CUSD 205 School District?
Warren CUSD 205 School District is ranked #227 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Warren CUSD 205 School District?
91% of Warren CUSD 205 School District 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 CUSD 205 School District?
Warren CUSD 205 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Warren CUSD 205 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,923 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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