How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Peru ESD 124 | River Bend CUSD 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Peru, Illinois | Fulton, Illinois |
| Total Enrollment | 943 | 942 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 15.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Peru ESD 124 | River Bend CUSD 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,238 | $13,837 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.4% | 11.3% |
| State Revenue | 31.0% | 36.9% |
| Local Revenue | 56.7% | 51.8% |
Peru ESD 124
Federal State Local
River Bend CUSD 2
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Peru ESD 124 | River Bend CUSD 2 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66.5% | 90.0% |
| African American | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.1% | 4.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Peru ESD 124 | River Bend CUSD 2 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 3 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | 306.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.9% | 21.0% |
School Types
Peru ESD 124
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
River Bend CUSD 2
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.