Manteno CUSD 5 School District

84 N Oak St
Manteno, IL 60950-1522
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Manteno CUSD 5 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,854 students in Manteno CUSD 5 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Manteno CUSD 5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
1,854 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
140 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Manteno CUSD 5 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#255 out of 852 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Manteno CUSD 5  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
27%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Manteno CUSD 5  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
38%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Manteno CUSD 5  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
50%
90-94%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Manteno CUSD 5  School District and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.70
# American Indian Students
5 Students
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
179 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
28%
# Black Students
70 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
4%
16%
# White Students
1,515 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
82%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
77 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
105
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
107
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
121
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
127
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
110
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
127
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
118
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
151
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
131
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
142
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
126
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
154
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
162
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
173
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,971 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 $17,470 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Manteno CUSD 5  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$32 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart displays total spending of Manteno CUSD 5  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,971
$21,990
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Manteno CUSD 5  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,470
$21,244
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Manteno CUSD 5  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Manteno CUSD 5 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manteno Middle School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
250 N Poplar St
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7150
Grades: 5-8
| 542 students
Rank: #22.
Manteno Elementary School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
555 W Cook St
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7200
Grades: PK-4
| 697 students
Rank: #33.
Manteno High School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
443 N Maple St
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7100
Grades: 8-12
| 615 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Manteno CUSD 5 School District?
Manteno CUSD 5 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,854 students.
What is the rank of Manteno CUSD 5 School District?
Manteno CUSD 5 School District is ranked #268 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Manteno CUSD 5 School District?
82% of Manteno CUSD 5 School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manteno CUSD 5 School District?
Manteno CUSD 5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Manteno CUSD 5 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,470 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,854 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in IL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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