Beach Park CCSD 3

Beach Park, Illinois — 5 schools

2,022
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$19,433
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Beach Park CCSD 3 operates 5 public schools serving 2,022 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,996 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lake County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,433 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 44.7% local, 45.1% state, and 10.2% 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 $92,519 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 41/100, ranked #317 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 37.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 63.7% Hispanic or Latino, 19.7% African American, 10.2% White across the district's schools.

Beach Park Middle School accounts for 35.8% of all Beach Park CCSD 3 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Beach Park CCSD 3-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. 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

Beach Park CCSD 3 school enrollment varies 2.7× across entities

Beach Park CCSD 3 school enrollment ranges from 261 students (lowest) to 715 students (highest), a spread of 454 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

Beach Park CCSD 3 chronic absenteeism rate is 37.8% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

10.2%
Federal
45.1%
State
44.7%
Local

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
317 / 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 Lake County county, where this district is located.

$1,480
Studio/mo
$1,581
1 BR/mo
$1,781
2 BR/mo
$2,294
3 BR/mo
$2,653
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$92,519
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 5 schools in Beach Park CCSD 3.

White 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 63.7%
African American 19.7%
Asian 1.5%
Multiracial 4.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

37.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Beach Park CCSD 3

School Enrollment
Beach Park Middle School
715
Kenneth Murphy School
394
Howe Elementary School
318
Oak Crest School
308
Newport Elem School
261

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Beach Park CCSD 3?

Beach Park CCSD 3 has 5 schools, including 1 middle, 3 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 2,022 students.

How much does Beach Park CCSD 3 spend per student?

Beach Park CCSD 3 spends $19,433 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #317 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Beach Park CCSD 3?

The average teacher salary in Beach Park CCSD 3 is $92,519 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Beach Park CCSD 3?

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

What is the demographic composition of Beach Park CCSD 3?

Beach Park CCSD 3 students are 63.7% Hispanic or Latino, 19.7% African American, 10.2% White, 1.5% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Beach Park CCSD 3?

Beach Park CCSD 3 has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #317 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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