How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Oak Park - River Forest SD 200 | Sterling CUSD 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Oak Park, Illinois | Sterling, Illinois |
| Total Enrollment | 3,304 | 3,264 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.7:1 | 14.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Oak Park - River Forest SD 200 | Sterling CUSD 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $29,326 | $14,348 |
| Federal Revenue | 4.5% | 13.3% |
| State Revenue | 23.5% | 42.1% |
| Local Revenue | 72.0% | 44.5% |
Oak Park - River Forest SD 200
Federal State Local
Sterling CUSD 5
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Oak Park - River Forest SD 200 | Sterling CUSD 5 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51.9% | 55.8% |
| African American | 17.3% | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.5% | 34.6% |
| Asian | 3.2% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.8% | 6.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Oak Park - River Forest SD 200 | Sterling CUSD 5 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 23 | 12 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 252:1 | 320.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.1% | 17.4% |
School Types
Oak Park - River Forest SD 200
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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.