How do these districts compare?
| Metric | East St Louis SD 189 | Thornton Twp HSD 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | East Saint Louis, Illinois | South Holland, Illinois |
| Total Enrollment | 4,679 | 4,681 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 14.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | East St Louis SD 189 | Thornton Twp HSD 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $27,439 | $28,504 |
| Federal Revenue | 22.2% | 8.0% |
| State Revenue | 62.1% | 35.7% |
| Local Revenue | 15.7% | 56.3% |
East St Louis SD 189
Federal State Local
Thornton Twp HSD 205
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | East St Louis SD 189 | Thornton Twp HSD 205 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| African American | 95.7% | 79.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.2% | 16.8% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | East St Louis SD 189 | Thornton Twp HSD 205 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | 27 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 190.5:1 | 226:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 63.7% | 55.8% |
School Types
East St Louis SD 189
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Thornton Twp HSD 205
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.