District 50 Schools

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Washington, Illinois - 2 schools

An equity score of 53/100 ranks District 50 Schools #67 of 763 districts in Illinois (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,628 per pupil, District 50 Schools ranks #537 of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending (Illinois districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

605
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$14,628
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

District 50 Schools operates 2 public schools serving 605 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Tazewell County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,628 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending. See how Illinois compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 32.9% local, 54.4% state, and 12.8% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 53/100, ranked #67 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 288.5:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 16.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 86.2% White, 6.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Beverly Manor Elementary School, enrolling 315 students (55% of the district's total enrollment).

Beverly Manor Elementary School accounts for 52.1% of all District 50 Schools student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of District 50 Schools a distant remainder — means District 50 Schools-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.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

District 50 Schools student-counselor ratio is 289:1 — 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 District 50 Schools is typically wider than the District 50 Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

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

District 50 Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 16.4% — 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 District 50 Schools is typically wider than the District 50 Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

12.8%
Federal
54.4%
State
32.9%
Local

Funding Equity

53
Equity Score
67 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in District 50 Schools.

White 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
African American 1.6%
Multiracial 5.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

288.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in District 50 Schools

School Enrollment
Beverly Manor Elementary School
315
J L Hensey Elem School
262

How District 50 Schools Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Illinois districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Breese Esd 12 Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Erie Cusd 1 Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Spring Valley Ccsd 99 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Dieterich Cusd 30 Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Sesser-Valier Cusd 196 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to District 50 Schools's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Illinois

Top districts in the same state, compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

City of Chicago Sd 299
321,666 students · 644 schools · $21,050/pupil
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Sd U-46
35,082 students · 58 schools · $17,947/pupil
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Rockford Sd 205
27,442 students · 45 schools · $17,721/pupil
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Indian Prairie Cusd 204
25,687 students · 33 schools · $17,239/pupil
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Plainfield Sd 202
24,856 students · 31 schools · $15,235/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in District 50 Schools?

District 50 Schools has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 605 students.

How much does District 50 Schools spend per student?

District 50 Schools spends $14,628 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #67 in Illinois.

What is the demographic composition of District 50 Schools?

District 50 Schools students are 86.2% White, 6.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for District 50 Schools?

District 50 Schools has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #67 out of 763 districts in Illinois.