How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Chicago Ridge SD 127-5 | Lake Forest CHSD 115 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chicago Ridge, Illinois | Lake Forest, Illinois |
| Total Enrollment | 1,432 | 1,438 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.9:1 | 10.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Chicago Ridge SD 127-5 | Lake Forest CHSD 115 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,263 | $40,042 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.6% | 2.7% |
| State Revenue | 59.6% | 20.5% |
| Local Revenue | 28.9% | 76.9% |
Chicago Ridge SD 127-5
Federal State Local
Lake Forest CHSD 115
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Chicago Ridge SD 127-5 | Lake Forest CHSD 115 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59.1% | 76.4% |
| African American | 9.0% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.6% | 11.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.4% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Chicago Ridge SD 127-5 | Lake Forest CHSD 115 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 20 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 360.7:1 | 208:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.9% | 10.8% |
School Types
Chicago Ridge SD 127-5
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Lake Forest CHSD 115
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.