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Willow Grove School District 46

815 W 7th St
Centralia, IL 62801-5726
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Willow Grove School District 46 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 135 students in Willow Grove School District 46. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Willow Grove School District 46 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
4,394 Schools
# Students
135 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Willow Grove School District 46, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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)
#588 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
27%
15-19%
30%
60-79%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
7%
28%
% Black
4%
17%
% White
82%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,237 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,007 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,237
$22,423
Spending / Student
$18,007
$21,662

Best Willow Grove School District 46 Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willow Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
815 W 7th St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-3313
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Willow Grove School District 46?
Willow Grove School District 46 manages 1 public schools serving 135 students.
What is the rank of Willow Grove School District 46?
Willow Grove School District 46 is ranked #583 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Willow Grove School District 46?
82% of Willow Grove School District 46 students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Willow Grove School District 46?
Willow Grove School District 46 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Willow Grove School District 46's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,007 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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