Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157

Calumet City, Illinois — 2 schools

833
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$19,585
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 operates 2 public schools serving 833 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 845 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Cook County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,585 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 36.0% local, 46.7% state, and 17.2% 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 $88,525 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 52/100, ranked #76 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 38.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 75.7% African American, 21.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% White across the district's schools.

Hoover Elem School accounts for 67.6% of all Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157-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

Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 chronic absenteeism rate is 38.2% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

17.2%
Federal
46.7%
State
36.0%
Local

Funding Equity

52
Equity Score
76 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,480
Studio/mo
$1,581
1 BR/mo
$1,781
2 BR/mo
$2,294
3 BR/mo
$2,653
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$88,525
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 2 schools in Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157.

White 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
African American 75.7%
Multiracial 2.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

38.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157

School Enrollment
Hoover Elem School
571
Schrum Memorial School
274

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157?

Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 833 students.

How much does Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 spend per student?

Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 spends $19,585 per student. The district has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #76 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157?

The average teacher salary in Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 is $88,525 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157?

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

What is the demographic composition of Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157?

Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 students are 75.7% African American, 21.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% White, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157?

Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #76 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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