Evanston CCSD 65 operates 16 public schools serving 6,383 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 12 elementary, 3 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 6,136 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Cook County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $27,942 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 66.1% local, 25.9% state, and 8.0% 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 $135,042 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 53/100, ranked #52 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
a 350:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 23.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 39.4% White, 23.7% African American, 21.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.
Evanston CCSD 65 school enrollment varies 2.9× across entities
Evanston CCSD 65 school enrollment ranges from 225 students (lowest) to 660 students (highest), a spread of 435 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.
Evanston CCSD 65 student-counselor ratio is 350:1 — 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 Evanston CCSD 65 is typically wider than the Evanston CCSD 65-aggregate figure suggests.
Evanston CCSD 65 chronic absenteeism rate is 23.8% — 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 Evanston CCSD 65 is typically wider than the Evanston CCSD 65-aggregate figure suggests.
Evanston CCSD 65 has 16 schools, including 3 middle, 12 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 6,383 students.
How much does Evanston CCSD 65 spend per student?
Evanston CCSD 65 spends $27,942 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #52 in Illinois.
What is the average teacher salary in Evanston CCSD 65?
The average teacher salary in Evanston CCSD 65 is $135,042 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near Evanston CCSD 65?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Cook County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Evanston CCSD 65?
Evanston CCSD 65 students are 39.4% White, 23.7% African American, 21.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.7% Asian, averaged across 16 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Evanston CCSD 65?
Evanston CCSD 65 has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #52 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.