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.
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.
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.
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.