Central SD 104

O Fallon, Illinois — 2 schools

600
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$15,771
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Central SD 104 operates 2 public schools serving 600 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 629 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 $15,771 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 65.6% local, 25.4% state, and 9.0% 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 $74,651 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 25/100, ranked #652 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 29.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 38.6% White, 34.1% African American, 10.9% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Central Elem School accounts for 52.5% of all Central SD 104 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Central SD 104-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

Central SD 104 chronic absenteeism rate is 29.9% — 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 Central SD 104 is typically wider than the Central SD 104-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

9.0%
Federal
25.4%
State
65.6%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
652 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

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

$74,651
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 2 schools in Central SD 104.

White 38.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
African American 34.1%
Asian 5.7%
Multiracial 9.9%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

29.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Central SD 104

School Enrollment
Central Elem School
330
Joseph Arthur Middle School
299

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Central SD 104?

Central SD 104 has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 600 students.

How much does Central SD 104 spend per student?

Central SD 104 spends $15,771 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #652 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Central SD 104?

The average teacher salary in Central SD 104 is $74,651 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Central SD 104?

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 Central SD 104?

Central SD 104 students are 38.6% White, 34.1% African American, 10.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.7% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Central SD 104?

Central SD 104 has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #652 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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