How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Jacksonville SD 117 | Sterling CUSD 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jacksonville, Illinois | Sterling, Illinois |
| Total Enrollment | 3,253 | 3,264 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 14.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Jacksonville SD 117 | Sterling CUSD 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,969 | $14,348 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.1% | 13.3% |
| State Revenue | 46.4% | 42.1% |
| Local Revenue | 39.5% | 44.5% |
Jacksonville SD 117
Federal State Local
Sterling CUSD 5
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Jacksonville SD 117 | Sterling CUSD 5 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70.2% | 55.8% |
| African American | 10.4% | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.1% | 34.6% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 12.2% | 6.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Jacksonville SD 117 | Sterling CUSD 5 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | 12 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 346:1 | 320.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.4% | 17.4% |
School Types
Jacksonville SD 117
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
Sterling CUSD 5
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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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.