How do these districts compare?
| Metric | City of Chicago Sd 299 | Mclean County Usd 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chicago, Illinois | Normal, Illinois |
| Total Enrollment | 321,666 | 12,409 |
| Number of Schools | 623 | 25 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 13.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | City of Chicago Sd 299 | Mclean County Usd 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,050 | $14,528 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.4% | 7.4% |
| State Revenue | 29.9% | 29.2% |
| Local Revenue | 52.8% | 63.3% |
City of Chicago Sd 299
Federal State Local
Mclean County Usd 5
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | City of Chicago Sd 299 | Mclean County Usd 5 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.3% | 52.5% |
| African American | 45.2% | 16.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.3% | 12.7% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 8.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.7% | 9.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | City of Chicago Sd 299 | Mclean County Usd 5 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 859 | 27 |
| Schools with AP | 107 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 391.1:1 | 368.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 44.4% | 23.2% |
School Types
City of Chicago Sd 299
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 111
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Mclean County Usd 5
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.