How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bethalto CUSD 8 | Effingham CUSD 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bethalto, Illinois | Effingham, Illinois |
| Total Enrollment | 2,321 | 2,314 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.7:1 | 14.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bethalto CUSD 8 | Effingham CUSD 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,496 | $15,130 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.5% | 12.3% |
| State Revenue | 50.8% | 36.1% |
| Local Revenue | 33.7% | 51.7% |
Bethalto CUSD 8
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Effingham CUSD 40
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bethalto CUSD 8 | Effingham CUSD 40 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86.8% | 84.6% |
| African American | 3.4% | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.1% | 10.4% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.2% | 2.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bethalto CUSD 8 | Effingham CUSD 40 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 406:1 | 295:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.4% | 18.5% |
School Types
Bethalto CUSD 8
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Effingham CUSD 40
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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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.