How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Prairie Central CUSD 8 | Winnetka SD 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fairbury, Illinois | Winnetka, Illinois |
| Total Enrollment | 1,725 | 1,731 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.3:1 | 10.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Prairie Central CUSD 8 | Winnetka SD 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,986 | $30,925 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.3% | 1.4% |
| State Revenue | 37.6% | 22.8% |
| Local Revenue | 55.1% | 75.8% |
Prairie Central CUSD 8
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Winnetka SD 36
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Prairie Central CUSD 8 | Winnetka SD 36 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83.9% | 88.6% |
| African American | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% | 4.8% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 4.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.6% | 1.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Prairie Central CUSD 8 | Winnetka SD 36 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 267:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.4% | 9.3% |
School Types
Prairie Central CUSD 8
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Winnetka SD 36
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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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.