How do these districts compare?
| Metric | SD U-46 | Thornton SD 154 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Elgin, Illinois | Thornton, Illinois |
| Total Enrollment | 35,082 | 255 |
| Number of Schools | 54 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 | 12.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | SD U-46 | Thornton SD 154 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,015 | $15,148 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.5% | 9.1% |
| State Revenue | 48.7% | 18.8% |
| Local Revenue | 43.9% | 72.1% |
SD U-46
Federal State Local
Thornton SD 154
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | SD U-46 | Thornton SD 154 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22.0% | 16.9% |
| African American | 6.5% | 30.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59.3% | 45.8% |
| Asian | 8.2% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.2% | 6.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | SD U-46 | Thornton SD 154 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 90 | — |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 474.5:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.2% | 39.0% |
School Types
SD U-46
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Thornton SD 154
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.