Geneva Cusd 304

Geneva, Illinois - 10 schools

An equity score of 35/100 ranks Geneva Cusd 304 #452 of 763 districts in Illinois (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $19,653 per pupil, Geneva Cusd 304 ranks #194 of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending (Illinois districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

5,119
Total Enrollment
10
Schools
$19,653
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Geneva Cusd 304 operates 10 public schools serving 5,119 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Kane County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,653 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 72.8% local, 22.2% state, and 5.1% 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 35/100, ranked #452 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.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 10 schools offering Advanced Placement (20 AP courses district-wide), a 266.6:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 8.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 78.9% White, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Harrison Street Elem School, with a diversity index of 47.2/100.

Its largest campus is Geneva Community High School, enrolling 1,635 students (32% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Geneva 304 Early Learning Center, at 117 students, a 14x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Geneva Community High School accounts for 31.9% of all Geneva Cusd 304 student enrollment

That concentration means Geneva Cusd 304-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

Geneva Cusd 304 school enrollment varies 14× across entities

Geneva Cusd 304 school enrollment ranges from 117 students (lowest) to 1,635 students (highest), a spread of 1,518 students. That spread sits on the wider side of typical variation and reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. 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

Geneva Cusd 304 student-counselor ratio is 267:1: slightly below the ~408 national average, 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 Sitting just under the national figure still leaves meaningful room for sub-unit variation that the aggregate number hides. Variation between sub-units within Geneva Cusd 304 is typically wider than the Geneva Cusd 304-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Geneva Cusd 304 chronic absenteeism rate is 8.9%: well below typical (strongly 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 Values this far below the benchmark often reflect a distinctive local circumstance rather than ordinary scale differences.

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

Where does the funding come from?

5.1%
Federal
22.2%
State
72.8%
Local

Funding Equity

35
Equity Score
452 / 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 10 schools in Geneva Cusd 304.

White 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
African American 1.0%
Asian 2.4%
Multiracial 5.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 35.4/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Geneva Cusd 304's schools, below the Illinois average of 38.9.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Harrison Street Elem School 47.2
  2. 2 Geneva 304 Early Learning Center 46.4
  3. 3 Fabyan Elementary School 36.2
  4. 4 Heartland Elementary School 35.9
  5. 5 Geneva Community High School 35.1

Programs & Resources

1 / 10
Schools with AP
20 AP courses total
266.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
8.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Geneva Cusd 304

School Enrollment
Geneva Community High School
1,635
Geneva Middle Sch North
623
Geneva Middle Sch South
613
Williamsburg Elem School
439
Harrison Street Elem School
409
Mill Creek School
354
Western Avenue Elem School
338
Heartland Elementary School
298
Fabyan Elementary School
217
Geneva 304 Early Learning Center
117

How Geneva Cusd 304 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Illinois districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Glenbrook Hsd 225 Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
New Lenox Sd 122 Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Orland Sd 135 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Batavia Usd 101 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Bremen Chsd 228 Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Geneva Cusd 304'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 Geneva Cusd 304?

Geneva Cusd 304 has 10 schools, including 1 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 5,119 students.

How much does Geneva Cusd 304 spend per student?

Geneva Cusd 304 spends $19,653 per student. The district has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #452 in Illinois.

What is the demographic composition of Geneva Cusd 304?

Geneva Cusd 304 students are 78.9% White, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% Asian, 1.0% African American, averaged across 10 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Geneva Cusd 304?

Geneva Cusd 304 has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #452 out of 763 districts in Illinois.