Avoca Sd 37

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Wilmette, Illinois - 2 schools

An equity score of 53/100 ranks Avoca Sd 37 #66 of 763 districts in Illinois (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $27,645 per pupil, Avoca Sd 37 ranks #28 of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending (Illinois districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

661
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$27,645
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Avoca Sd 37 operates 2 public schools serving 661 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Cook County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $27,645 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the top 85 of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending. See how Illinois compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 71.1% local, 24.4% state, and 4.5% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 53/100, ranked #66 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 18.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 50.0% White, 25.1% Asian, 13.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Avoca West Elem School, enrolling 313 students (55% of the district's total enrollment).

Avoca West Elem School accounts for 47.4% of all Avoca Sd 37 student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Avoca Sd 37 a distant remainder — means Avoca Sd 37-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

Avoca Sd 37 chronic absenteeism rate is 18.9% — 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 Avoca Sd 37 is typically wider than the Avoca Sd 37-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

4.5%
Federal
24.4%
State
71.1%
Local

Funding Equity

53
Equity Score
66 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Avoca Sd 37.

White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
African American 1.5%
Asian 25.1%
Multiracial 9.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

18.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Avoca Sd 37

School Enrollment
Avoca West Elem School
313
Marie Murphy School
253

How Avoca Sd 37 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Illinois districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Elmwood Cusd 322 Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Cusd 4 Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Midland Cusd 7 Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Madison Cusd 12 Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Altamont Cusd 10 Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Avoca Sd 37's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Avoca Sd 37?

Avoca Sd 37 has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 661 students.

How much does Avoca Sd 37 spend per student?

Avoca Sd 37 spends $27,645 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #66 in Illinois.

What is the demographic composition of Avoca Sd 37?

Avoca Sd 37 students are 50.0% White, 25.1% Asian, 13.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Avoca Sd 37?

Avoca Sd 37 has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #66 out of 763 districts in Illinois.