Lyons Twp HSD 204

La Grange, Illinois — 1 schools

3,842
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$26,587
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lyons Twp HSD 204 operates 1 public schools serving 3,842 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 3,706 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 $26,587 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 76.9% local, 21.6% state, and 1.5% 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 $131,710 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 29/100, ranked #572 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (31 AP courses district-wide), a 231.6:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, . Demographically, the student body averages 63.7% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% African American across the district's schools.

Lyons Twp High Sch accounts for 100.0% of all Lyons Twp HSD 204 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Lyons Twp HSD 204-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

Lyons Twp HSD 204 student-counselor ratio is 232:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

1.5%
Federal
21.6%
State
76.9%
Local

Funding Equity

29
Equity Score
572 / 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 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

$131,710
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 Lyons Twp HSD 204.

White 63.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
African American 3.4%
Asian 2.4%
Multiracial 3.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
31 AP courses total
231.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

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

Schools in Lyons Twp HSD 204

School Enrollment
Lyons Twp High Sch
3,706

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lyons Twp HSD 204?

Lyons Twp HSD 204 has 1 schools, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 3,842 students.

How much does Lyons Twp HSD 204 spend per student?

Lyons Twp HSD 204 spends $26,587 per student. The district has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #572 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Lyons Twp HSD 204?

The average teacher salary in Lyons Twp HSD 204 is $131,710 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Lyons Twp HSD 204?

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 Lyons Twp HSD 204?

Lyons Twp HSD 204 students are 63.7% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% African American, 2.4% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lyons Twp HSD 204?

Lyons Twp HSD 204 has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #572 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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