Morrison CUSD 6

Morrison, Illinois — 4 schools

980
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$16,034
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Morrison CUSD 6 operates 4 public schools serving 980 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 other, 1 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 973 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Whiteside County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,034 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 50.7% local, 40.7% state, and 8.6% 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 $74,548 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 31/100, ranked #539 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), a 243.3:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 21.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.9% White, 8.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American across the district's schools.

Morrison High School accounts for 30.2% of all Morrison CUSD 6 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Morrison CUSD 6-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

Morrison CUSD 6 student-counselor ratio is 243:1 — 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

Morrison CUSD 6 chronic absenteeism rate is 21.3% — 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 Morrison CUSD 6 is typically wider than the Morrison CUSD 6-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

8.6%
Federal
40.7%
State
50.7%
Local

Funding Equity

31
Equity Score
539 / 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 Whiteside County county, where this district is located.

$673
Studio/mo
$719
1 BR/mo
$916
2 BR/mo
$1,208
3 BR/mo
$1,213
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$74,548
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 Morrison CUSD 6.

White 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
African American 1.3%
Multiracial 2.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
243.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Morrison CUSD 6

School Enrollment
Morrison High School
294
Northside School
264
Morrison Jr High School
215
Southside School
200

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 Morrison CUSD 6 →
SD U-46
35,082 students · 58 schools · $20,015/pupil
Compare vs Morrison CUSD 6 →
Rockford SD 205
27,442 students · 45 schools · $19,455/pupil
Compare vs Morrison CUSD 6 →
Indian Prairie CUSD 204
25,687 students · 33 schools · $18,626/pupil
Compare vs Morrison CUSD 6 →
Plainfield SD 202
24,856 students · 31 schools · $16,449/pupil
Compare vs Morrison CUSD 6 →

Compare Morrison CUSD 6

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 Morrison CUSD 6?

Morrison CUSD 6 has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 other, 1 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 980 students.

How much does Morrison CUSD 6 spend per student?

Morrison CUSD 6 spends $16,034 per student. The district has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #539 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Morrison CUSD 6?

The average teacher salary in Morrison CUSD 6 is $74,548 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Morrison CUSD 6?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Whiteside County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Morrison CUSD 6?

Morrison CUSD 6 students are 87.9% White, 8.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Morrison CUSD 6?

Morrison CUSD 6 has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #539 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.