Fox River Grove Cons SD 3

Fox River Grove, Illinois — 2 schools

408
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$18,551
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Fox River Grove Cons SD 3 operates 2 public schools serving 408 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 413 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in McHenry County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,551 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 63.2% local, 32.0% state, and 4.8% 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 $92,355 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 38/100, ranked #405 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 348:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, 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.

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

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Fox River Grove Cons SD 3-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

38
Equity Score
405 / 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 McHenry County county, where this district is located.

$1,480
Studio/mo
$1,581
1 BR/mo
$1,781
2 BR/mo
$2,294
3 BR/mo
$2,653
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$92,355
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 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

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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 other, 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 $18,551 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #405 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Fox River Grove Cons SD 3?

The average teacher salary in Fox River Grove Cons SD 3 is $92,355 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Fox River Grove Cons SD 3?

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

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 38/100, ranking #405 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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