Whiteside Elem School
Belleville, IL · Whiteside SD 115 · Grades PK - 4
1,265th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 40%▲ Improving
Whiteside Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Whiteside Elem School 1,265th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 40% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 32th in 2019 to 40th in 2025 — improving.
Whiteside Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Whiteside Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 668 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 45.3% | 55.7% | ▲ 10.4 pts | |
| White | 40.7% | 28.1% | ▼ 12.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.0% | 9.4% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.0% | 5.5% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.1% | 0.7% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
Homes near Whiteside Elem School
Typical home value $252K in zip 62221 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2004
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Whiteside Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Jefferson Elem SchoolBelleville SD 118 · 1.3 mi away1,395th of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 25% - 9Wingate Elementary SchoolMascoutah CUD 19 · 1.6 mi away246th of 2,105
ELA 79% · Math 62% - 6Douglas Elem SchoolBelleville SD 118 · 1.7 mi away1,033rd of 2,105
ELA 49% · Math 39% - 4High Mount Elem SchoolHigh Mount SD 116 · 2 mi away1,422nd of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 15% - 10Wolf Branch Elem SchoolWolf Branch SD 113 · 2.4 mi away141st of 2,105
ELA 76% · Math 77% - 3Franklin Elem SchoolBelleville SD 118 · 2.4 mi away1,622nd of 2,105
ELA 36% · Math 18% - 4Belle Valley SchoolBelle Valley SD 119 · 3.1 mi away1,310th of 2,105
ELA 48% · Math 25% - 7Shiloh Elementary SchoolShiloh Village SD 85 · 3.1 mi away639th of 2,105
ELA 64% · Math 48%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Whiteside Elem School in?
Whiteside Elem School is part of the Whiteside SD 115 district in Belleville, Illinois.
Is Whiteside Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Whiteside Elem School 1,265th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 40% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Whiteside Elem School?
Black 56%, White 28%, Two or more races 9%, Hispanic 6% (668 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Whiteside Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62221 is $252K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.