How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Oakland CUSD 5 | Thornton SD 154 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Oakland, Illinois | Thornton, Illinois |
| Total Enrollment | 252 | 255 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 7.8:1 | 17.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Oakland CUSD 5 | Thornton SD 154 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,591 | $16,416 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.9% | 9.1% |
| State Revenue | 37.1% | 18.8% |
| Local Revenue | 49.9% | 72.1% |
Oakland CUSD 5
Federal State Local
Thornton SD 154
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Oakland CUSD 5 | Thornton SD 154 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.0% | 16.9% |
| African American | 0.8% | 30.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.4% | 45.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.8% | 6.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Oakland CUSD 5 | Thornton SD 154 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 121.5:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.4% | 25.5% |
School Types
Oakland CUSD 5
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Thornton SD 154
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.