Hamilton Co Cusd 10

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Mc Leansboro, Illinois - 4 schools

An equity score of 26/100 ranks Hamilton Co Cusd 10 #627 of 763 districts in Illinois (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,246 per pupil, Hamilton Co Cusd 10 ranks #768 of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending (Illinois districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,169
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$12,246
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Hamilton Co Cusd 10 operates 4 public schools serving 1,169 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined, 2 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 Hamilton County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,246 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 85 of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending. See how Illinois compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 31.8% local, 52.6% state, and 15.5% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 26/100, ranked #627 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 272.8:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.6% White, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Hamilton County Preschool Center, with a diversity index of 24.3/100.

Its largest campus is Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School, enrolling 480 students (44% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Hamilton County Preschool Center, at 88 students, a 5x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School accounts for 41.1% of all Hamilton Co Cusd 10 student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Hamilton Co Cusd 10-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

Hamilton Co Cusd 10 school enrollment varies 5.5× across entities

Hamilton Co Cusd 10 school enrollment ranges from 88 students (lowest) to 480 students (highest), a spread of 392 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

Hamilton Co Cusd 10 student-counselor ratio is 273:1 — 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 Hamilton Co Cusd 10 is typically wider than the Hamilton Co Cusd 10-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Hamilton Co Cusd 10 chronic absenteeism rate is 20.7% — 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 Hamilton Co Cusd 10 is typically wider than the Hamilton Co Cusd 10-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

15.5%
Federal
52.6%
State
31.8%
Local

Funding Equity

26
Equity Score
627 / 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 4 schools in Hamilton Co Cusd 10.

White 93.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 0.7%
Multiracial 1.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 11.8/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Hamilton Co Cusd 10's schools, below the Illinois average of 38.9.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Hamilton County Preschool Center 24.3
  2. 2 East Side Elementary School 11.8
  3. 3 Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School 6.8
  4. 4 Dahlgren Elem School 4.3

Programs & Resources

272.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Hamilton Co Cusd 10

School Enrollment
Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School
480
East Side Elementary School
384
Dahlgren Elem School
139
Hamilton County Preschool Center
88

How Hamilton Co Cusd 10 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Illinois districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Pana Cusd 8 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Whiteside Sd 115 Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Pikeland Cusd 10 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Sparta Cusd 140 Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Sullivan Cusd 300 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Hamilton Co Cusd 10'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 Hamilton Co Cusd 10?

Hamilton Co Cusd 10 has 4 schools, including 2 combined, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,169 students.

How much does Hamilton Co Cusd 10 spend per student?

Hamilton Co Cusd 10 spends $12,246 per student. The district has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #627 in Illinois.

What is the demographic composition of Hamilton Co Cusd 10?

Hamilton Co Cusd 10 students are 93.6% White, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.7% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Hamilton Co Cusd 10?

Hamilton Co Cusd 10 has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #627 out of 763 districts in Illinois.