Illini Bluffs Cusd 327

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Glasford, Illinois - 3 schools

An equity score of 21/100 ranks Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 #695 of 763 districts in Illinois (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,256 per pupil, Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 ranks #766 of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending (Illinois districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

897
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$12,256
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 operates 3 public schools serving 897 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle 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 Peoria County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,256 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 67.3% local, 24.3% state, and 8.4% 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 21/100, ranked #695 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 285:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.5% White, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Illini Bluffs High School, with a diversity index of 17.3/100.

Its largest campus is Illini Bluffs Elementary School, enrolling 425 students (50% of the district's total enrollment).

Illini Bluffs Elementary School accounts for 47.4% of all Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 a distant remainder — means Illini Bluffs Cusd 327-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

Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 school enrollment varies 2.3× across entities

Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 school enrollment ranges from 181 students (lowest) to 425 students (highest), a spread of 244 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

Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 student-counselor ratio is 285:1 — 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 Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 is typically wider than the Illini Bluffs Cusd 327-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 chronic absenteeism rate is 20.1% — 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 Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 is typically wider than the Illini Bluffs Cusd 327-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

8.4%
Federal
24.3%
State
67.3%
Local

Funding Equity

21
Equity Score
695 / 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 3 schools in Illini Bluffs Cusd 327.

White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 1.2%
Multiracial 4.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 16.0/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Illini Bluffs Cusd 327's schools, below the Illinois average of 38.9.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Illini Bluffs High School 17.3
  2. 2 Illini Bluffs Middle School 15.7
  3. 3 Illini Bluffs Elementary School 15.1

Programs & Resources

285:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Illini Bluffs Cusd 327

School Enrollment
Illini Bluffs Elementary School
425
Illini Bluffs High School
249
Illini Bluffs Middle School
181

How Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Illinois districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Pecatonica Cusd 321 Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Calumet Public Sd 132 Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Heyworth Cusd 4 Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Wood Dale Sd 7 Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Casey-Westfield Cusd 4c Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Illini Bluffs Cusd 327'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 Illini Bluffs Cusd 327?

Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 897 students.

How much does Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 spend per student?

Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 spends $12,256 per student. The district has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #695 in Illinois.

What is the demographic composition of Illini Bluffs Cusd 327?

Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 students are 91.5% White, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Illini Bluffs Cusd 327?

Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #695 out of 763 districts in Illinois.