Wood River-hartford Esd 15 School District
School District · Wood River, Illinois
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,522
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,522
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Evaluating Wood River-hartford Esd 15?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wood River-hartford Esd 15 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lewis-clark Elem School
Wood River · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hartford Elem School
Hartford · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lewis-clark JR High School
Wood River · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#541 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,522
+$1,832 vs Illinois median
District size
570 students
Smaller than Illinois median
The short answer
Wood River-hartford Esd 15 ranks #541 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Wood River-hartford Esd 15's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lewis-clark Elem School (6.0/10), Hartford Elem School (4.8/10), and Lewis-clark JR High School (4.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Wood River-hartford Esd 15
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis-clark Elem School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Hartford Elem School | 4.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Lewis-clark JR High School | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wood River-hartford Esd 15
Wood River-hartford Esd 15 is a Wood River, Illinois school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 570 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. The district invests $18,522 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Wood River-hartford Esd 15 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lewis-clark Elem School, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.
In standardized testing, Wood River-hartford Esd 15 students show an average math proficiency of 33.4% and ELA proficiency of 38.3%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Wood River-hartford Esd 15, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wood River-hartford Esd 15 with test data.
Schools in Wood River-hartford Esd 15
3 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Wood River
- Total Enrollment
- 570
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wood River-hartford Esd 15?
Wood River-hartford Esd 15 has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wood River-hartford Esd 15?
The average composite rating for Wood River-hartford Esd 15 is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wood River-hartford Esd 15?
Wood River-hartford Esd 15 spends $18,522 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wood River-hartford Esd 15?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wood River-hartford Esd 15 is 11.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wood River-hartford Esd 15?
Lewis-clark Elem School is the highest-rated school in Wood River-hartford Esd 15 with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What are the test scores in Wood River-hartford Esd 15?
Across schools in Wood River-hartford Esd 15 with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wood River-hartford Esd 15 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Wood River-hartford Esd 15 has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 3 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
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.3%
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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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