Iroquois West Cusd 10

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Gilman, Illinois - 5 schools

An equity score of 49/100 ranks Iroquois West Cusd 10 #121 of 763 districts in Illinois (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,340 per pupil, Iroquois West Cusd 10 ranks #474 of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending (Illinois districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

886
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$15,340
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Iroquois West Cusd 10 operates 5 public schools serving 886 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 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 Iroquois County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,340 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending. See how Illinois compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 35.2% local, 53.1% state, and 11.7% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 49/100, ranked #121 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (7 AP courses district-wide), a 284:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 62.9% White, 32.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.

Its largest campus is Iroquois West High School, enrolling 284 students (33% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth, at 92 students, a 3x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Iroquois West High School accounts for 32.1% of all Iroquois West Cusd 10 student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Iroquois West Cusd 10-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

Iroquois West Cusd 10 school enrollment varies 3.1× across entities

Iroquois West Cusd 10 school enrollment ranges from 92 students (lowest) to 284 students (highest), a spread of 192 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

Iroquois West Cusd 10 student-counselor ratio is 284:1 — 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 Iroquois West Cusd 10 is typically wider than the Iroquois West Cusd 10-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Iroquois West Cusd 10 chronic absenteeism rate is 19.0% — 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 Iroquois West Cusd 10 is typically wider than the Iroquois West 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?

11.7%
Federal
53.1%
State
35.2%
Local

Funding Equity

49
Equity Score
121 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Iroquois West Cusd 10.

White 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
African American 1.0%
Multiracial 3.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 49.4/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Iroquois West Cusd 10's schools, above the Illinois average of 38.9.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth 54.2
  2. 2 Iroquois West High School 51.2
  3. 3 Iroquois West Middle School 47.7
  4. 4 Iroquois West Elem Sch/Thawville 47.1
  5. 5 Iroquois West Elem School/Gilman 46.6

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
7 AP courses total
284:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Iroquois West Cusd 10

School Enrollment
Iroquois West High School
284
Iroquois West Middle School
215
Iroquois West Elem School/Gilman
159
Iroquois West Elem Sch/Thawville
104
Iroquois West Elem Sch/Danforth
92

How Iroquois West Cusd 10 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Illinois districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Iroquois County Cusd 9 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
La Salle Esd 122 Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Morton Grove Sd 70 Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
West Carroll Cusd 314 Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Hazel Crest Sd 152-5 Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Iroquois West Cusd 10'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 Iroquois West Cusd 10?

Iroquois West Cusd 10 has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 886 students.

How much does Iroquois West Cusd 10 spend per student?

Iroquois West Cusd 10 spends $15,340 per student. The district has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #121 in Illinois.

What is the demographic composition of Iroquois West Cusd 10?

Iroquois West Cusd 10 students are 62.9% White, 32.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Iroquois West Cusd 10?

Iroquois West Cusd 10 has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #121 out of 763 districts in Illinois.