How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Harvard CUSD 50 | Prairie-Hills ESD 144 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Harvard, Illinois | Markham, Illinois |
| Total Enrollment | 2,510 | 2,511 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.4:1 | 18.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Harvard CUSD 50 | Prairie-Hills ESD 144 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,744 | $19,068 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.4% | 16.3% |
| State Revenue | 53.9% | 53.0% |
| Local Revenue | 35.7% | 30.7% |
Harvard CUSD 50
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Prairie-Hills ESD 144
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Harvard CUSD 50 | Prairie-Hills ESD 144 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24.3% | 2.1% |
| African American | 1.4% | 73.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72.0% | 21.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Harvard CUSD 50 | Prairie-Hills ESD 144 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 10 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 465.8:1 | 434:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.9% | 31.3% |
School Types
Harvard CUSD 50
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Prairie-Hills ESD 144
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
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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.