Flossmoor SD 161 School District

41 E Elmwood Dr
Chicago Heights, IL 60411-1104
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,302 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 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
2,302 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
171 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Flossmoor SD 161 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#382 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
24%
27%
34%
30%
49%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
16%
29%
% Black
66%
16%
% White
10%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,757 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,656 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,757
$22,455
Spending / Student
$16,656
$21,692

Best Flossmoor SD 161 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Flossmoor Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3721 Beech St
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 647-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Western Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
940 Western Ave
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 647-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Heather Hill Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1439 Lawrence Cres
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 647-7200
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Serena Hills Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
255 Pleasant Dr
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 647-7300
Gr: K-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Parker Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2810 School St
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 647-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Flossmoor SD 161 School District?
Flossmoor SD 161 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,302 students.
What is the rank of Flossmoor SD 161 School District?
Flossmoor SD 161 School District is ranked #371 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Flossmoor SD 161 School District?
Flossmoor SD 161 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than 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 $16,656 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 2,302 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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