For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,314 students in Flossmoor SD 161 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Flossmoor SD 161 School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% 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
5 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
2,314 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
163 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Flossmoor SD 161 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#345 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)22%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.70
# American Indian Students
2 Students
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
354 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
28%
# Black Students
1,523 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
66%
16%
# White Students
249 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
11%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
171 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
91
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
199
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
212
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
236
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
247
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
261
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
262
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
266
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
267
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
273
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,665 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 $16,569 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,665
$21,990
Spending / Student
$16,569
$21,244
Best Flossmoor SD 161 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Avenue Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
940 Western Ave
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 647-7400
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 647-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #22.
Heather Hill Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1439 Lawrence Cres
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 647-7200
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 647-7200
Grades: K-5
| 327 students
Rank: #33.
Flossmoor Hills Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3721 Beech St
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 647-7100
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 647-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #44.
Serena Hills Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
255 Pleasant Dr
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 647-7300
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 647-7300
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
Rank: #55.
Parker Junior High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2810 School St
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 647-5400
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 647-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 806 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Flossmoor SD 161 School District?
Flossmoor SD 161 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,314 students.
What is the rank of Flossmoor SD 161 School District?
Flossmoor SD 161 School District is ranked #356 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Flossmoor SD 161 School District?
66% of Flossmoor SD 161 School District students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Flossmoor SD 161 School District?
Flossmoor SD 161 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Flossmoor SD 161 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,569 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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