How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Brooklyn UD 188 | Gardner CCSD 72C |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lovejoy, Illinois | Gardner, Illinois |
| Total Enrollment | 147 | 148 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 32.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Brooklyn UD 188 | Gardner CCSD 72C |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,565 | $17,561 |
| Federal Revenue | 28.3% | 4.1% |
| State Revenue | 40.6% | 54.5% |
| Local Revenue | 31.1% | 41.4% |
Brooklyn UD 188
Federal State Local
Gardner CCSD 72C
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Brooklyn UD 188 | Gardner CCSD 72C |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.2% | 86.3% |
| African American | 97.5% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.2% | 11.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 2.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Brooklyn UD 188 | Gardner CCSD 72C |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 77.2% | 18.2% |
School Types
Brooklyn UD 188
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Gardner CCSD 72C
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.