Arcola CUSD 306

Arcola, Illinois — 2 schools

697
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$16,569
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Arcola CUSD 306 operates 2 public schools serving 697 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 709 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Douglas County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,569 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 44.0% local, 45.5% state, and 10.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $77,819 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 47/100, ranked #178 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 299:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 24.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 48.8% White, 47.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American across the district's schools.

Arcola Elementary School accounts for 57.8% of all Arcola CUSD 306 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Arcola CUSD 306-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Arcola CUSD 306 student-counselor ratio is 299:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Arcola CUSD 306 is typically wider than the Arcola CUSD 306-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Arcola CUSD 306 chronic absenteeism rate is 24.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Arcola CUSD 306 is typically wider than the Arcola CUSD 306-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.6%
Federal
45.5%
State
44.0%
Local

Funding Equity

47
Equity Score
178 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Douglas County county, where this district is located.

$681
Studio/mo
$836
1 BR/mo
$916
2 BR/mo
$1,240
3 BR/mo
$1,271
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$77,819
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Arcola CUSD 306.

White 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 1.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

299:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Arcola CUSD 306

School Enrollment
Arcola Elementary School
410
Arcola High School
299

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Arcola CUSD 306?

Arcola CUSD 306 has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 697 students.

How much does Arcola CUSD 306 spend per student?

Arcola CUSD 306 spends $16,569 per student. The district has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #178 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Arcola CUSD 306?

The average teacher salary in Arcola CUSD 306 is $77,819 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Arcola CUSD 306?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Douglas County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Arcola CUSD 306?

Arcola CUSD 306 students are 48.8% White, 47.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Arcola CUSD 306?

Arcola CUSD 306 has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #178 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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