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5 schools in Flossmoor SD 161

Illinois · 2,302 students · 2 cities

Looking at the Flossmoor SD 161 system: 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,302 students inside Illinois, averaging 460 per school.

4-year change in Flossmoor SD 161

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,302
+1 (+0%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Flossmoor SD 161 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IllinoisIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
45.2%#140 of 327N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,302#168 of 508#3,990 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
5#148 of 508N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.5:1#290 of 506#3,729 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
55.1%#174 of 456#3,452 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
52.8%#145 of 341#2,634 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Flossmoor SD 161

State test results across the district's 5 scored schools run from Western Avenue Elementary School at 55.0% proficient to Serena Hills Elementary School at 36.5%, a gap of 18.5 points. That is the 92nd widest gap among 172 Illinois districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 5 district schools that reported both years went from 2,338 to 2,302 students (down 2%) and from 166 to 171 full-time teachers (up 3%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Flossmoor SD 161

Flossmoor SD 161 is a low-population public-school district in Illinois. The district runs 5 schools and enrolls approximately 2,302 students.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Flossmoor SD 161 is made up of 4 elementary and 1 middle.

Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,302 students, remained close to its prior level from the 2,301 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Flossmoor SD 161 discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Flossmoor SD 161 run?
Flossmoor SD 161 has 5 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 2,302 students in Illinois.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Flossmoor SD 161?
Flossmoor SD 161 includes 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school.
What is the largest school in Flossmoor SD 161?
Parker Junior High School is the largest public school in Flossmoor SD 161 by enrollment, with approximately 822 students.
What grade levels does Flossmoor SD 161 serve?
Flossmoor SD 161 serves students from pre-K through grade 8 across 5 schools.
What cities does Flossmoor SD 161 serve?
Flossmoor SD 161 operates schools in Flossmoor, Chicago Heights across Illinois.