Fox River Grove Cons Sd 3

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Fox River Grove, Illinois - 2 schools

An equity score of 41/100 ranks Fox River Grove Cons Sd 3 #329 of 763 districts in Illinois (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $17,886 per pupil, Fox River Grove Cons Sd 3 ranks #285 of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending (Illinois districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

408
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$17,886
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Fox River Grove Cons Sd 3 operates 2 public schools serving 408 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 elementary 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 Mchenry County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,886 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending. See how Illinois compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 63.2% local, 32.0% state, and 4.8% 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 41/100, ranked #329 of 763 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 348:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 12.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 76.2% White, 16.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Algonquin Road Elem School, enrolling 239 students (58% of the district's total enrollment).

Algonquin Road Elem School accounts for 57.9% of all Fox River Grove Cons Sd 3 student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Fox River Grove Cons Sd 3 a distant remainder — means Fox River Grove Cons Sd 3-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

Fox River Grove Cons Sd 3 student-counselor ratio is 348:1 — 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 Fox River Grove Cons Sd 3 is typically wider than the Fox River Grove Cons Sd 3-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Fox River Grove Cons Sd 3 chronic absenteeism rate is 12.3% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

4.8%
Federal
32.0%
State
63.2%
Local

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
329 / 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 Fox River Grove Cons Sd 3.

White 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.4%
Multiracial 4.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

348:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Fox River Grove Cons Sd 3

School Enrollment
Algonquin Road Elem School
239
Fox River Grove Middle School
174

How Fox River Grove Cons Sd 3 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Illinois districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Chadwick-Milledgeville Cusd 399 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Sandridge Sd 172 Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
Nashville Chsd 99 Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Ramsey Cusd 204 Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Fox River Grove Cons Sd 3'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 Fox River Grove Cons Sd 3?

Fox River Grove Cons Sd 3 has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 408 students.

How much does Fox River Grove Cons Sd 3 spend per student?

Fox River Grove Cons Sd 3 spends $17,886 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #329 in Illinois.

What is the demographic composition of Fox River Grove Cons Sd 3?

Fox River Grove Cons Sd 3 students are 76.2% White, 16.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American, 1.4% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Fox River Grove Cons Sd 3?

Fox River Grove Cons Sd 3 has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #329 out of 763 districts in Illinois.