Illini West H S Dist 307

Carthage, Illinois — 1 schools

342
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$16,551
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Illini West H S Dist 307 operates 1 public schools serving 342 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 349 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Hancock County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,551 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 52.1% local, 39.6% state, and 8.3% 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 $68,314 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 31/100, ranked #545 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 349:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 29.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.0% White, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Illini West High School accounts for 100.0% of all Illini West H S Dist 307 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Illini West H S Dist 307-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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 West H S Dist 307 student-counselor ratio is 349:1 — 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 West H S Dist 307 is typically wider than the Illini West H S Dist 307-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Illini West H S Dist 307 chronic absenteeism rate is 29.2% — 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 West H S Dist 307 is typically wider than the Illini West H S Dist 307-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

8.3%
Federal
39.6%
State
52.1%
Local

Funding Equity

31
Equity Score
545 / 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 Hancock County county, where this district is located.

$632
Studio/mo
$791
1 BR/mo
$916
2 BR/mo
$1,111
3 BR/mo
$1,213
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$68,314
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 1 schools in Illini West H S Dist 307.

White 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 2.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

349:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
29.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Illini West H S Dist 307

School Enrollment
Illini West High School
349

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Illini West H S Dist 307?

Illini West H S Dist 307 has 1 schools, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 342 students.

How much does Illini West H S Dist 307 spend per student?

Illini West H S Dist 307 spends $16,551 per student. The district has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #545 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Illini West H S Dist 307?

The average teacher salary in Illini West H S Dist 307 is $68,314 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Illini West H S Dist 307?

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

What is the demographic composition of Illini West H S Dist 307?

Illini West H S Dist 307 students are 92.0% White, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian, 0.3% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Illini West H S Dist 307?

Illini West H S Dist 307 has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #545 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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