Rantoul City SD 137

Rantoul City School District 137 is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 1 Aviation Center in Rantoul, Illinois. Situated within the Champaign-Urbana metropolitan area, the district operates as a fringe town educational system comprising seven operational schools dedicated to foundational early childhood and middle-grade education. Serving a diverse student population from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the district enrolled 1,656 students during the 2024–2025 school year. Its vibrant student body reflects a multicultural community, including significant representation among Hispanic (594), Black (460), White (357), and multiracial (223) learners, alongside Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander students.

To support its elementary and middle school programs, Rantoul City SD 137 maintains a robust staffing framework designed to foster student achievement and well-being. The district employs a dedicated workforce totaling over 684 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes approximately 310 FTE teachers, ensuring strong classroom instruction and favorable educator-to-student engagement, complemented by 71 FTE instructional aides. Additionally, a dedicated team of over 303 support staff members provides essential administrative, operational, and student care services. Families, educators, and researchers looking to learn more about the district's programs and community initiatives can explore their online portal at www.rcs137.org or contact the administrative offices directly.