Farmington Central Cusd 265

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Farmington, Illinois - 3 schools

An equity score of 24/100 ranks Farmington Central Cusd 265 #660 of 763 districts in Illinois (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,453 per pupil, Farmington Central Cusd 265 ranks #750 of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending (Illinois districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,259
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$12,453
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Farmington Central Cusd 265 operates 3 public schools serving 1,259 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle 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 Peoria County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,453 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 52.2% local, 38.5% state, and 9.3% 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 24/100, ranked #660 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 318:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.2% White, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Farmington Central Elem Sch, with a diversity index of 17.3/100.

Its largest campus is Farmington Central Elem Sch, enrolling 633 students (50% of the district's total enrollment).

Farmington Central Elem Sch accounts for 49.9% of all Farmington Central Cusd 265 student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Farmington Central Cusd 265 a distant remainder — means Farmington Central Cusd 265-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Farmington Central Cusd 265 school enrollment varies 2.5× across entities

Farmington Central Cusd 265 school enrollment ranges from 253 students (lowest) to 633 students (highest), a spread of 380 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

Farmington Central Cusd 265 student-counselor ratio is 318:1 — 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 Farmington Central Cusd 265 is typically wider than the Farmington Central Cusd 265-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Farmington Central Cusd 265 chronic absenteeism rate is 20.1% — 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 Farmington Central Cusd 265 is typically wider than the Farmington Central Cusd 265-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

9.3%
Federal
38.5%
State
52.2%
Local

Funding Equity

24
Equity Score
660 / 763
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 3 schools in Farmington Central Cusd 265.

White 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 0.9%
Multiracial 3.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 14.7/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Farmington Central Cusd 265's schools, below the Illinois average of 38.9.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Farmington Central Elem Sch 17.3
  2. 2 Farmington Central Jr High Sch 13.5
  3. 3 Farmington Central High Sch 13.3

Programs & Resources

318:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Farmington Central Cusd 265

School Enrollment
Farmington Central Elem Sch
633
Farmington Central High Sch
383
Farmington Central Jr High Sch
253

How Farmington Central Cusd 265 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Illinois districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Darien Sd 61 Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Ottawa Twp Hsd 140 Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Northbrook/Glenview Sd 30 Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Shelbyville Cusd 4 Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Farmington Central Cusd 265'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 Farmington Central Cusd 265?

Farmington Central Cusd 265 has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,259 students.

How much does Farmington Central Cusd 265 spend per student?

Farmington Central Cusd 265 spends $12,453 per student. The district has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #660 in Illinois.

What is the demographic composition of Farmington Central Cusd 265?

Farmington Central Cusd 265 students are 92.2% White, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Farmington Central Cusd 265?

Farmington Central Cusd 265 has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #660 out of 763 districts in Illinois.