Wheeling CCSD 21 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 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,001 students in Wheeling CCSD 21 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Wheeling CCSD 21 School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Wheeling CCSD 21 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.70
# American Indian Students
17 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
644 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
11%
6%
# Hispanic Students
2,942 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
49%
27%
# Black Students
167 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
3%
17%
# White Students
2,019 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
34%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
210 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
357
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
593
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
680
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
611
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
614
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
607
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
652
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
600
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
617
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
670
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,295 is higher than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,407 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Wheeling CCSD 21 School District?
Wheeling CCSD 21 School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,001 students.
What is the rank of Wheeling CCSD 21 School District?
Wheeling CCSD 21 School District is ranked #471 out of 845 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 Wheeling CCSD 21 School District?
49% of Wheeling CCSD 21 School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wheeling CCSD 21 School District?
Wheeling CCSD 21 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Wheeling CCSD 21 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,407 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 13 schools
Grades: PK-08
Enrollment: 6,001 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
