Clinton CUSD 15

Clinton, Illinois — 5 schools

1,684
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$16,838
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Clinton CUSD 15 operates 5 public schools serving 1,684 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 high, 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 1,765 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in De Witt County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,838 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 63.7% local, 25.5% state, and 10.7% 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 $87,081 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 35/100, ranked #464 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), a 382.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 31.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 83.4% White, 8.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.7% African American across the district's schools.

Clinton High School accounts for 29.1% of all Clinton CUSD 15 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Clinton CUSD 15-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

Clinton CUSD 15 school enrollment varies 2.9× across entities

Clinton CUSD 15 school enrollment ranges from 177 students (lowest) to 514 students (highest), a spread of 337 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

Clinton CUSD 15 student-counselor ratio is 383:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Clinton CUSD 15 chronic absenteeism rate is 31.4% — 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?

10.7%
Federal
25.5%
State
63.7%
Local

Funding Equity

35
Equity Score
464 / 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 De Witt County county, where this district is located.

$714
Studio/mo
$790
1 BR/mo
$1,036
2 BR/mo
$1,242
3 BR/mo
$1,738
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$87,081
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 Clinton CUSD 15.

White 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
African American 1.7%
Multiracial 5.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
382.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
31.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Clinton CUSD 15

School Enrollment
Clinton High School
514
Clinton Elem School
506
Clinton Jr High School
385
Lincoln Elem School
183
Douglas Elem School
177

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Clinton CUSD 15?

Clinton CUSD 15 has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 other. Total enrollment is 1,684 students.

How much does Clinton CUSD 15 spend per student?

Clinton CUSD 15 spends $16,838 per student. The district has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #464 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Clinton CUSD 15?

The average teacher salary in Clinton CUSD 15 is $87,081 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Clinton CUSD 15?

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

What is the demographic composition of Clinton CUSD 15?

Clinton CUSD 15 students are 83.4% White, 8.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.7% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Clinton CUSD 15?

Clinton CUSD 15 has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #464 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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