Harrison Sd 36

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Wonder Lake, Illinois - 1 schools

An equity score of 39/100 ranks Harrison Sd 36 #372 of 759 districts in Illinois (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $16,565 per pupil, Harrison Sd 36 ranks #454 of 845 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending (Illinois districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

402
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$16,565
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Harrison Sd 36 operates 1 public schools serving 402 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined 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 Mchenry County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,565 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 845 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending. See how Illinois compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 46.3% local, 43.9% state, and 9.8% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 39/100, ranked #372 of 759 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.

and 12.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 66.7% White, 25.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Harrison Elem School, enrolling 447 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Harrison Elem School accounts for 100.0% of all Harrison Sd 36 student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Harrison Sd 36 a distant remainder — means Harrison Sd 36-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Harrison Sd 36 chronic absenteeism rate is 12.8% — 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

Where does the funding come from?

9.8%
Federal
43.9%
State
46.3%
Local

Funding Equity

39
Equity Score
372 / 759
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 1 schools in Harrison Sd 36.

White 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
African American 2.2%
Asian 2.2%
Multiracial 3.1%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

12.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Harrison Sd 36

School Enrollment
Harrison Elem School
447

How Harrison Sd 36 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Illinois districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Hall Hsd 502 Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Steeleville Cusd 138 Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Heritage Cusd 8 Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Norwood Esd 63 Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
St Elmo Cusd 202 Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Harrison Sd 36'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 Harrison Sd 36?

Harrison Sd 36 has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 402 students.

How much does Harrison Sd 36 spend per student?

Harrison Sd 36 spends $16,565 per student. The district has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #372 in Illinois.

What is the demographic composition of Harrison Sd 36?

Harrison Sd 36 students are 66.7% White, 25.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% African American, 2.2% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Harrison Sd 36?

Harrison Sd 36 has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #372 out of 759 districts in Illinois.