Kankakee Sd 111 School District
School District · Kankakee, Illinois
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,655
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,655
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#625 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.2
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,743
+$2,053 vs Illinois median
District size
4,655 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Kankakee Sd 111 ranks #625 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Kankakee Sd 111's schools with real test data average 4.2/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Steuben Elementary School (6.3/10), King Middle Grade School (5.6/10), and Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem (5.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Kankakee Sd 111 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Kankakee Sd 111
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steuben Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 2 | King Middle Grade School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem | 5.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Kankakee Junior High School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Edison Primary School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Kankakee High School | 3.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Taft Primary School | 3.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Mark Twain Primary School | 2.4 / 10 |
| 9 | John Kennedy Middle Grade School | 2.2 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Kankakee Sd 111
Kankakee Sd 111 is a Kankakee, Illinois school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 4,655 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.7:1. District-level spending was $18,743 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.2/10, Kankakee Sd 111 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Steuben Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, Kankakee Sd 111 students show an average math proficiency of 23.2% and ELA proficiency of 24.6%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Kankakee Sd 111, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Kankakee Sd 111 with test data.
Schools in Kankakee Sd 111
10 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Kankakee
- Total Enrollment
- 4,655
- Teachers (FTE)
- 263
- District spending per student
- $18,743NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kankakee Sd 111?
Kankakee Sd 111 has 10 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Kankakee Sd 111?
The average composite rating for Kankakee Sd 111 is 4.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Kankakee Sd 111?
Kankakee Sd 111's district-level spending was $18,743 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kankakee Sd 111?
The average student-teacher ratio in Kankakee Sd 111 is 17.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Kankakee Sd 111?
Steuben Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Kankakee Sd 111 with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in Kankakee Sd 111?
Across schools in Kankakee Sd 111 with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 24.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Kankakee Sd 111 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Kankakee Sd 111 has an average school rating of 4.2/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 23.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 24.6%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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