Brooklyn UD 188

Lovejoy, Illinois — 3 schools

147
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$19,257
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Brooklyn UD 188 operates 3 public schools serving 147 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 118 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in St. Clair County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,257 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 31.1% local, 40.6% state, and 28.3% 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 $68,743 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

and 94.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 97.5% African American, 1.2% White, 1.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Lovejoy Elementary School accounts for 56.8% of all Brooklyn UD 188 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Brooklyn UD 188-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

Brooklyn UD 188 school enrollment varies 2.8× across entities

Brooklyn UD 188 school enrollment ranges from 24 students (lowest) to 67 students (highest), a spread of 43 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

Brooklyn UD 188 chronic absenteeism rate is 94.4% — 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?

28.3%
Federal
40.6%
State
31.1%
Local

Local Rent Costs

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

$955
Studio/mo
$995
1 BR/mo
$1,218
2 BR/mo
$1,568
3 BR/mo
$1,812
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$68,743
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 3 schools in Brooklyn UD 188.

White 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
African American 97.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

94.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Brooklyn UD 188

School Enrollment
Lovejoy Elementary School
67
Lovejoy Technology Academy
27
Lovejoy Middle School
24

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Brooklyn UD 188?

Brooklyn UD 188 has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 147 students.

How much does Brooklyn UD 188 spend per student?

Brooklyn UD 188 spends $19,257 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in Brooklyn UD 188?

The average teacher salary in Brooklyn UD 188 is $68,743 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Brooklyn UD 188?

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

What is the demographic composition of Brooklyn UD 188?

Brooklyn UD 188 students are 97.5% African American, 1.2% White, 1.2% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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