How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Aurora West USD 129 | Palatine CCSD 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Aurora, Illinois | Palatine, Illinois |
| Total Enrollment | 11,211 | 11,103 |
| Number of Schools | 17 | 19 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.7:1 | 13.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Aurora West USD 129 | Palatine CCSD 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,379 | $19,671 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.8% | 8.9% |
| State Revenue | 37.9% | 28.2% |
| Local Revenue | 51.3% | 63.0% |
Aurora West USD 129
Federal State Local
Palatine CCSD 15
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Aurora West USD 129 | Palatine CCSD 15 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19.3% | 43.6% |
| African American | 9.2% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64.3% | 32.7% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 15.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Aurora West USD 129 | Palatine CCSD 15 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 26 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 333:1 | 777.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.4% | 21.1% |
School Types
Aurora West USD 129
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 15
Palatine CCSD 15
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 10
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.