CCSD 146

Tinley Park, Illinois — 5 schools

2,300
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$23,059
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

CCSD 146 operates 5 public schools serving 2,300 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 other, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,325 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 $23,059 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 64.9% local, 27.0% state, and 8.1% 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 $114,250 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 #170 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 21.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 55.4% White, 20.5% Hispanic or Latino, 9.7% African American across the district's schools.

Central Middle School accounts for 31.2% of all CCSD 146 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means CCSD 146-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

CCSD 146 school enrollment varies 2.5× across entities

CCSD 146 school enrollment ranges from 291 students (lowest) to 725 students (highest), a spread of 434 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

CCSD 146 chronic absenteeism rate is 21.9% — 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 CCSD 146 is typically wider than the CCSD 146-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

8.1%
Federal
27.0%
State
64.9%
Local

Funding Equity

47
Equity Score
170 / 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

$114,250
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 CCSD 146.

White 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
African American 9.7%
Asian 1.6%
Multiracial 12.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

21.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in CCSD 146

School Enrollment
Central Middle School
725
Arnold W Kruse Ed Center
462
Walter F Fierke Ed Center
443
Bert H Fulton School
404
Memorial Elem School
291

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in CCSD 146?

CCSD 146 has 5 schools, including 1 middle, 4 other. Total enrollment is 2,300 students.

How much does CCSD 146 spend per student?

CCSD 146 spends $23,059 per student. The district has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #170 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in CCSD 146?

The average teacher salary in CCSD 146 is $114,250 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near CCSD 146?

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 CCSD 146?

CCSD 146 students are 55.4% White, 20.5% Hispanic or Latino, 9.7% African American, 1.6% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for CCSD 146?

CCSD 146 has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #170 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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