Crystal Lake Ccsd 47

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Crystal Lake, Illinois - 12 schools

An equity score of 37/100 ranks Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 #400 of 759 districts in Illinois (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $16,871 per pupil, Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 ranks #434 of 845 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending (Illinois districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

7,109
Total Enrollment
12
Schools
$16,871
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 operates 12 public schools serving 7,109 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 8 elementary, 3 middle, 1 combined schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Mchenry County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,871 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 845 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending. See how Illinois compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 61.8% local, 31.5% state, and 6.8% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 37/100, ranked #400 of 759 in Illinois against a state average of 38, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 414.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 22.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 65.8% White, 23.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.6% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Coventry Elem School, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.

Its largest campus is Hannah Beardsley Middle School, enrolling 829 students (12% of the district's total enrollment).

Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 school enrollment varies 2.3× across entities

Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 school enrollment ranges from 360 students (lowest) to 829 students (highest), a spread of 469 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

Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 student-counselor ratio is 415:1 — 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

Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 chronic absenteeism rate is 22.0% — 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 Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 is typically wider than the Crystal Lake Ccsd 47-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

6.8%
Federal
31.5%
State
61.8%
Local

Funding Equity

37
Equity Score
400 / 759
State Rank
38
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 12 schools in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47.

White 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
African American 2.8%
Asian 3.6%
Multiracial 4.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 47.7/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Crystal Lake Ccsd 47's schools, above the Illinois average of 38.9.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Coventry Elem School 57.3
  2. 2 Canterbury Elem School 55.4
  3. 3 Lundahl Middle School 53.0
  4. 4 Hannah Beardsley Middle School 52.7
  5. 5 Indian Prairie Elem School 51.6

Programs & Resources

414.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47

School Enrollment
Hannah Beardsley Middle School
829
Lundahl Middle School
797
Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch
737
North Elem School
638
Coventry Elem School
629
West Elem School
520
Husmann Elem School
518
Indian Prairie Elem School
496
Woods Creek Elementary School
489
Canterbury Elem School
486
South Elem School
390
Glacier Ridge Elementary School
360

How Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Illinois districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Moline-Coal Valley Cusd 40 Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Edwardsville Cusd 7 Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Yorkville Cusd 115 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Joliet Twp Hsd 204 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Dekalb Cusd 428 Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Crystal Lake Ccsd 47's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47?

Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 has 12 schools, including 3 middle, 8 elementary, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 7,109 students.

How much does Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 spend per student?

Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 spends $16,871 per student. The district has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #400 in Illinois.

What is the demographic composition of Crystal Lake Ccsd 47?

Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 students are 65.8% White, 23.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.6% Asian, 2.8% African American, averaged across 12 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Crystal Lake Ccsd 47?

Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #400 out of 759 districts in Illinois.