Lincolnwood SD 74

Lincolnwood, Illinois — 3 schools

1,221
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$28,529
Per-Pupil Spending
Middle, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lincolnwood SD 74 operates 3 public schools serving 1,221 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 middle, 1 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,196 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 $28,529 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 73.5% local, 20.9% state, and 5.6% 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 $128,610 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 48/100, ranked #150 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 23.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 47.5% White, 35.5% Asian, 4.8% African American across the district's schools.

Lincoln Hall Middle School accounts for 34.5% of all Lincolnwood SD 74 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Lincolnwood SD 74-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. 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

Lincolnwood SD 74 chronic absenteeism rate is 23.3% — 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 Lincolnwood SD 74 is typically wider than the Lincolnwood SD 74-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

5.6%
Federal
20.9%
State
73.5%
Local

Funding Equity

48
Equity Score
150 / 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

$128,610
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 3 schools in Lincolnwood SD 74.

White 47.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 4.8%
Asian 35.5%
Multiracial 8.2%
Other 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

23.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Lincolnwood SD 74

School Enrollment
Lincoln Hall Middle School
413
Todd Hall Elem School
398
Rutledge Hall Elem School
385

Nearby Districts in Illinois

Top districts in the same state — compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

City of Chicago SD 299
321,666 students · 644 schools · $25,599/pupil
Compare vs Lincolnwood SD 74 →
SD U-46
35,082 students · 58 schools · $20,015/pupil
Compare vs Lincolnwood SD 74 →
Rockford SD 205
27,442 students · 45 schools · $19,455/pupil
Compare vs Lincolnwood SD 74 →
Indian Prairie CUSD 204
25,687 students · 33 schools · $18,626/pupil
Compare vs Lincolnwood SD 74 →
Plainfield SD 202
24,856 students · 31 schools · $16,449/pupil
Compare vs Lincolnwood SD 74 →

Compare Lincolnwood SD 74

See how this district compares to others in enrollment, spending, demographics, and academic resources.

Compare vs City of Chicago SD 299 →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lincolnwood SD 74?

Lincolnwood SD 74 has 3 schools, including 1 middle, 1 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,221 students.

How much does Lincolnwood SD 74 spend per student?

Lincolnwood SD 74 spends $28,529 per student. The district has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #150 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Lincolnwood SD 74?

The average teacher salary in Lincolnwood SD 74 is $128,610 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Lincolnwood SD 74?

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 Lincolnwood SD 74?

Lincolnwood SD 74 students are 47.5% White, 35.5% Asian, 4.8% African American, 3.0% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lincolnwood SD 74?

Lincolnwood SD 74 has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #150 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

Federal data Last updated 2026 Free public data

Coverage

50 states + DC

Full national footprint

Update cadence

Quarterly

Refreshed within 30 days of upstream release

Source agency

Federal

Authoritative data, no third-party aggregation

Page reliability score 94.0%
Industry baseline

Composite score weighing source authority, update freshness, and methodological transparency. 1.0 = full federal-source coverage with documented methodology and recent update.