East Alton-Wood River CHSD 14

Wood River, Illinois — 1 schools

537
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$19,523
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

East Alton-Wood River CHSD 14 operates 1 public schools serving 537 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 539 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Madison County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,523 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 55.0% local, 31.1% state, and 13.9% 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 $74,922 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 30/100, ranked #568 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 269.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 36.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 78.0% White, 10.6% African American, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

East Alton-Wood River High Sch accounts for 100.0% of all East Alton-Wood River CHSD 14 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means East Alton-Wood River CHSD 14-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

East Alton-Wood River CHSD 14 student-counselor ratio is 270:1 — 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 East Alton-Wood River CHSD 14 is typically wider than the East Alton-Wood River CHSD 14-aggregate figure suggests.

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

East Alton-Wood River CHSD 14 chronic absenteeism rate is 36.4% — 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?

13.9%
Federal
31.1%
State
55.0%
Local

Funding Equity

30
Equity Score
568 / 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 Madison 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

$74,922
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 1 schools in East Alton-Wood River CHSD 14.

White 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 10.6%
Multiracial 7.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

269.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
36.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in East Alton-Wood River CHSD 14

School Enrollment
East Alton-Wood River High Sch
539

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in East Alton-Wood River CHSD 14?

East Alton-Wood River CHSD 14 has 1 schools, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 537 students.

How much does East Alton-Wood River CHSD 14 spend per student?

East Alton-Wood River CHSD 14 spends $19,523 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #568 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in East Alton-Wood River CHSD 14?

The average teacher salary in East Alton-Wood River CHSD 14 is $74,922 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near East Alton-Wood River CHSD 14?

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

What is the demographic composition of East Alton-Wood River CHSD 14?

East Alton-Wood River CHSD 14 students are 78.0% White, 10.6% African American, 3.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for East Alton-Wood River CHSD 14?

East Alton-Wood River CHSD 14 has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #568 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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