Midlothian SD 143

Midlothian, Illinois — 4 schools

1,644
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$18,845
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Midlothian SD 143 operates 4 public schools serving 1,644 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,620 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 $18,845 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 28.1% local, 58.3% state, and 13.6% 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 $76,679 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 37/100, ranked #418 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 44.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 50.7% Hispanic or Latino, 21.7% White, 21.2% African American across the district's schools.

Central Park Elem School accounts for 39.5% of all Midlothian SD 143 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Midlothian SD 143-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

Midlothian SD 143 school enrollment varies 4.8× across entities

Midlothian SD 143 school enrollment ranges from 134 students (lowest) to 640 students (highest), a spread of 506 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

Midlothian SD 143 chronic absenteeism rate is 44.0% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

13.6%
Federal
58.3%
State
28.1%
Local

Funding Equity

37
Equity Score
418 / 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

$76,679
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 4 schools in Midlothian SD 143.

White 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 50.7%
African American 21.2%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 3.3%
Other 2.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

44.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Midlothian SD 143

School Enrollment
Central Park Elem School
640
Kolmar Elem School
535
Springfield Elem School
311
Spaulding School
134

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Midlothian SD 143?

Midlothian SD 143 has 4 schools, including 3 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,644 students.

How much does Midlothian SD 143 spend per student?

Midlothian SD 143 spends $18,845 per student. The district has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #418 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Midlothian SD 143?

The average teacher salary in Midlothian SD 143 is $76,679 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Midlothian SD 143?

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 Midlothian SD 143?

Midlothian SD 143 students are 50.7% Hispanic or Latino, 21.7% White, 21.2% African American, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Midlothian SD 143?

Midlothian SD 143 has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #418 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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