Central CUSD 4 operates 4 public schools serving 990 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 968 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Iroquois County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,475 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 48.6% local, 41.5% state, and 9.9% 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 $69,340 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 24/100, ranked #664 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 298:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 21.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 83.9% White, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% African American across the district's schools.
Chebanse Elem School accounts for 35.4% of all Central CUSD 4 student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Central CUSD 4-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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.
Central CUSD 4 school enrollment varies 7.0× across entities
Central CUSD 4 school enrollment ranges from 49 students (lowest) to 343 students (highest), a spread of 294 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.
Central CUSD 4 student-counselor ratio is 298:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts
student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Central CUSD 4 is typically wider than the Central CUSD 4-aggregate figure suggests.
Central CUSD 4 chronic absenteeism rate is 21.1% — 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 Central CUSD 4 is typically wider than the Central CUSD 4-aggregate figure suggests.
Central CUSD 4 has 4 schools, including 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 other. Total enrollment is 990 students.
How much does Central CUSD 4 spend per student?
Central CUSD 4 spends $16,475 per student. The district has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #664 in Illinois.
What is the average teacher salary in Central CUSD 4?
The average teacher salary in Central CUSD 4 is $69,340 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near Central CUSD 4?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Iroquois County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Central CUSD 4?
Central CUSD 4 students are 83.9% White, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Central CUSD 4?
Central CUSD 4 has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #664 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.