How do these districts compare?
| Metric | City of Chicago SD 299 | Mercer County School District 404 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Chicago, Illinois | Joy, Illinois |
| Total Enrollment | 321,666 | 1,294 |
| Number of Schools | 623 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.3:1 | 15.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | City of Chicago SD 299 | Mercer County School District 404 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,599 | $15,970 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.4% | 8.3% |
| State Revenue | 29.9% | 38.0% |
| Local Revenue | 52.8% | 53.6% |
City of Chicago SD 299
Federal State Local
Mercer County School District 404
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | City of Chicago SD 299 | Mercer County School District 404 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.3% | 91.5% |
| African American | 45.2% | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.3% | 1.8% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | City of Chicago SD 299 | Mercer County School District 404 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 859 | 12 |
| Schools with AP | 107 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 391.1:1 | 347.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 47.6% | 30.6% |
School Types
City of Chicago SD 299
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 111
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Mercer County School District 404
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
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.