Top Rankings
Belleville School District 118 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 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,358 students in Belleville School District 118. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Belleville School District 118 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,395 Schools
# Students
3,358 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
254 Teachers
136,648 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Belleville School District 118, 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.
Overall District Rank
#545 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
28%
% Black
51%
16%
% White
33%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,143 in this school district is less 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 $19,856 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$67 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,143
$21,990
Spending / Student
$19,856
$21,244
Best Belleville School District 118 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 W Cleveland Ave
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-1608
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-1608
Gr: K-6 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Westhaven Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
118 Westhaven School Rd
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 257-9201
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 257-9201
Gr: K-6 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Henry Raab Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1120 Union Ave
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 234-4330
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 234-4330
Gr: K-6 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 N Charles St
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 233-3798
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 233-3798
Gr: PK-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Central Jr High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1801 Central School Rd
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-5377
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-5377
Gr: 7-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 S 27th St
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-4132
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-4132
Gr: K-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Carlyle Ave
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-2417
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-2417
Gr: K-6 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
West Jr High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
840 Royal Heights Rd
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 234-8200
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 234-8200
Gr: 7-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 N 2nd St
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-2413
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 233-2413
Gr: K-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 Royal Heights Rd
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-2414
Belleville, IL 62226
(618) 233-2414
Gr: K-6 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
400 S Charles St
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 277-2018
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 277-2018
Gr: PK | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belleville School District 118?
Belleville School District 118 manages 11 public schools serving 3,358 students.
What is the rank of Belleville School District 118?
Belleville School District 118 is ranked #539 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Belleville School District 118?
51% of Belleville School District 118 students are Black, 33% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belleville School District 118?
Belleville School District 118 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Belleville School District 118's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,856 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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