Gardner S Wilmington Twp HSD 73

Gardner, Illinois — 1 schools

147
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$22,442
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Gardner S Wilmington Twp HSD 73 operates 1 public schools serving 147 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 154 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Grundy County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,442 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 60.0% local, 35.8% state, and 4.2% 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 $87,727 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

a 154:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 29.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.9% White, 6.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American across the district's schools.

Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S accounts for 100.0% of all Gardner S Wilmington Twp HSD 73 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Gardner S Wilmington Twp HSD 73-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

Gardner S Wilmington Twp HSD 73 student-counselor ratio is 154:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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

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

Gardner S Wilmington Twp HSD 73 chronic absenteeism rate is 29.2% — 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 Gardner S Wilmington Twp HSD 73 is typically wider than the Gardner S Wilmington Twp HSD 73-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

4.2%
Federal
35.8%
State
60.0%
Local

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Grundy County county, where this district is located.

$1,032
Studio/mo
$1,118
1 BR/mo
$1,459
2 BR/mo
$1,979
3 BR/mo
$2,203
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$87,727
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 Gardner S Wilmington Twp HSD 73.

White 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

154:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
29.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Gardner S Wilmington Twp HSD 73

School Enrollment
Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S
154

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Gardner S Wilmington Twp HSD 73?

Gardner S Wilmington Twp HSD 73 has 1 schools, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 147 students.

How much does Gardner S Wilmington Twp HSD 73 spend per student?

Gardner S Wilmington Twp HSD 73 spends $22,442 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in Gardner S Wilmington Twp HSD 73?

The average teacher salary in Gardner S Wilmington Twp HSD 73 is $87,727 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Gardner S Wilmington Twp HSD 73?

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

What is the demographic composition of Gardner S Wilmington Twp HSD 73?

Gardner S Wilmington Twp HSD 73 students are 92.9% White, 6.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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