How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Highland CUSD 5 | Waterloo CUSD 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Highland, Illinois | Waterloo, Illinois |
| Total Enrollment | 2,796 | 2,768 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.7:1 | 16.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Highland CUSD 5 | Waterloo CUSD 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,907 | $12,591 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.0% | 7.5% |
| State Revenue | 38.7% | 30.8% |
| Local Revenue | 50.3% | 61.7% |
Highland CUSD 5
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Waterloo CUSD 5
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Highland CUSD 5 | Waterloo CUSD 5 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.9% | 93.3% |
| African American | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.4% | 2.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Highland CUSD 5 | Waterloo CUSD 5 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 301:1 | 281:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.6% | 12.1% |
School Types
Highland CUSD 5
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Waterloo CUSD 5
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.