La Grange SD 105 South

La Grange, Illinois — 5 schools

1,213
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$27,078
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

La Grange SD 105 South operates 5 public schools serving 1,213 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,212 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 $27,078 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 72.1% local, 22.7% state, and 5.2% 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 $133,309 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 50/100, ranked #109 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 20.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 48.4% White, 41.0% Hispanic or Latino, 3.8% Asian across the district's schools.

Spring Ave Elem School accounts for 26.2% of all La Grange SD 105 South student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means La Grange SD 105 South-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

La Grange SD 105 South chronic absenteeism rate is 20.9% — 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 La Grange SD 105 South is typically wider than the La Grange SD 105 South-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

5.2%
Federal
22.7%
State
72.1%
Local

Funding Equity

50
Equity Score
109 / 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

$133,309
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 5 schools in La Grange SD 105 South.

White 48.4%
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%
African American 2.8%
Asian 3.8%
Multiracial 3.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

20.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in La Grange SD 105 South

School Enrollment
Spring Ave Elem School
317
Wm F Gurrie Middle School
278
Ideal Elem School
258
Seventh Ave Elem School
194
Hodgkins Elem School
165

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in La Grange SD 105 South?

La Grange SD 105 South has 5 schools, including 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,213 students.

How much does La Grange SD 105 South spend per student?

La Grange SD 105 South spends $27,078 per student. The district has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #109 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in La Grange SD 105 South?

The average teacher salary in La Grange SD 105 South is $133,309 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near La Grange SD 105 South?

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 La Grange SD 105 South?

La Grange SD 105 South students are 48.4% White, 41.0% Hispanic or Latino, 3.8% Asian, 2.8% African American, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for La Grange SD 105 South?

La Grange SD 105 South has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #109 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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