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Rankin Community School District 98 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 198 students in Rankin Community School District 98. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Rankin Community School District 98 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
198 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rankin Community School District 98, which is ranked within the top 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
#363 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.69
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
4%
28%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
90%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,747 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,652 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,747
$22,423
Spending / Student
$21,652
$21,662
Best Rankin Community School District 98 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rankin Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13716 5th St
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 346-3182
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 346-3182
Gr: K-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rankin Community School District 98?
Rankin Community School District 98 manages 1 public schools serving 198 students.
What is the rank of Rankin Community School District 98?
Rankin Community School District 98 is ranked #363 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rankin Community School District 98?
90% of Rankin Community School District 98 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rankin Community School District 98?
Rankin Community School District 98 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Rankin Community School District 98's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,652 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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