Hamilton Co CUSD 10

Mc Leansboro, Illinois — 4 schools

1,169
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$14,214
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Hamilton Co CUSD 10 operates 4 public schools serving 1,169 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 2 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,091 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Hamilton County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,214 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 31.8% local, 52.6% state, and 15.5% 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 $61,870 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 26/100, ranked #629 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 272.8:1 student-counselor ratio, 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.

Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School accounts for 44.0% of all Hamilton Co CUSD 10 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Hamilton Co CUSD 10-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

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
629 / 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 Hamilton County county, where this district is located.

$632
Studio/mo
$727
1 BR/mo
$916
2 BR/mo
$1,274
3 BR/mo
$1,308
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$61,870
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 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.

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

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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 other, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,169 students.

How much does Hamilton Co CUSD 10 spend per student?

Hamilton Co CUSD 10 spends $14,214 per student. The district has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #629 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Hamilton Co CUSD 10?

The average teacher salary in Hamilton Co CUSD 10 is $61,870 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Hamilton Co CUSD 10?

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

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 #629 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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