Meridian CUSD 15 operates 3 public schools serving 967 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 942 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Macon County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,096 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 47.0% local, 43.3% state, and 9.7% 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 $64,615 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 24/100, ranked #665 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
a 287:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 23.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.8% White, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American across the district's schools.
Meridian Elem School accounts for 48.8% of all Meridian CUSD 15 student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Meridian CUSD 15-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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.
Meridian CUSD 15 school enrollment varies 2.4× across entities
Meridian CUSD 15 school enrollment ranges from 195 students (lowest) to 460 students (highest), a spread of 265 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.
Meridian CUSD 15 student-counselor ratio is 287:1 — 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 Meridian CUSD 15 is typically wider than the Meridian CUSD 15-aggregate figure suggests.
Meridian CUSD 15 chronic absenteeism rate is 23.8% — 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 Meridian CUSD 15 is typically wider than the Meridian CUSD 15-aggregate figure suggests.
Meridian CUSD 15 has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 967 students.
How much does Meridian CUSD 15 spend per student?
Meridian CUSD 15 spends $13,096 per student. The district has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #665 in Illinois.
What is the average teacher salary in Meridian CUSD 15?
The average teacher salary in Meridian CUSD 15 is $64,615 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near Meridian CUSD 15?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Macon County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Meridian CUSD 15?
Meridian CUSD 15 students are 91.8% White, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Meridian CUSD 15?
Meridian CUSD 15 has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #665 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.