Jacksonville School District 117

The Jacksonville School District 117 is located in Jacksonville, IL and includes 11 schools that serve 3,808 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Jacksonville School District 117 spends $8,879 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 60% on instruction, 36% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Jacksonville School District 117 has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the IL state average being 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Jacksonville School District 117 had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Jacksonville School District 117, 22% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Jacksonville School District 117 serves 1% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.