How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5 | Meridian CUSD 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gibson City, Illinois | Macon, Illinois |
| Total Enrollment | 968 | 967 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.1:1 | 13.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5 | Meridian CUSD 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,098 | $12,284 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.3% | 9.7% |
| State Revenue | 34.3% | 43.3% |
| Local Revenue | 58.4% | 47.0% |
Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5
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Meridian CUSD 15
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5 | Meridian CUSD 15 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.7% | 91.8% |
| African American | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% | 2.6% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.4% | 3.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5 | Meridian CUSD 15 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 243:1 | 297:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.5% | 20.3% |
School Types
Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Meridian CUSD 15
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.