Calumet City SD 155

Calumet City, Illinois — 3 schools

955
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$19,380
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Calumet City SD 155 operates 3 public schools serving 955 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 966 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Cook County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,380 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 34.5% local, 49.6% state, and 16.0% 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 $79,183 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 46/100, ranked #193 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 51.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 56.7% African American, 38.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% White across the district's schools.

Wilson Elementary School accounts for 36.1% of all Calumet City SD 155 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Calumet City SD 155-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

Calumet City SD 155 chronic absenteeism rate is 51.4% — 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?

16.0%
Federal
49.6%
State
34.5%
Local

Funding Equity

46
Equity Score
193 / 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 Cook 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

$79,183
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 Calumet City SD 155.

White 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 38.4%
African American 56.7%
Multiracial 3.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

51.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Calumet City SD 155

School Enrollment
Wilson Elementary School
349
Wentworth Intermediate School
315
Wentworth Jr High School
302

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Calumet City SD 155?

Calumet City SD 155 has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 955 students.

How much does Calumet City SD 155 spend per student?

Calumet City SD 155 spends $19,380 per student. The district has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #193 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Calumet City SD 155?

The average teacher salary in Calumet City SD 155 is $79,183 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Calumet City SD 155?

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

What is the demographic composition of Calumet City SD 155?

Calumet City SD 155 students are 56.7% African American, 38.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% White, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Calumet City SD 155?

Calumet City SD 155 has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #193 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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