New Athens CUSD 60

New Athens, Illinois — 3 schools

494
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$13,792
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

New Athens CUSD 60 operates 3 public schools serving 494 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 488 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in St. Clair County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,792 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 52.0% local, 36.4% state, and 11.5% 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 $67,080 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 19/100, ranked #719 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 164:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 14.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.9% White, 3.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian across the district's schools.

New Athens Elem accounts for 46.9% of all New Athens CUSD 60 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means New Athens CUSD 60-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.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

New Athens CUSD 60 school enrollment varies 2.4× across entities

New Athens CUSD 60 school enrollment ranges from 95 students (lowest) to 229 students (highest), a spread of 134 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

New Athens CUSD 60 student-counselor ratio is 164:1 — 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

New Athens CUSD 60 chronic absenteeism rate is 14.4% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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

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

Where does the funding come from?

11.5%
Federal
36.4%
State
52.0%
Local

Funding Equity

19
Equity Score
719 / 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 St. Clair County county, where this district is located.

$955
Studio/mo
$995
1 BR/mo
$1,218
2 BR/mo
$1,568
3 BR/mo
$1,812
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$67,080
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 New Athens CUSD 60.

White 94.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Multiracial 1.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
164:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in New Athens CUSD 60

School Enrollment
New Athens Elem
229
New Athens High School
164
New Athens Jr High
95

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in New Athens CUSD 60?

New Athens CUSD 60 has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 494 students.

How much does New Athens CUSD 60 spend per student?

New Athens CUSD 60 spends $13,792 per student. The district has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #719 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in New Athens CUSD 60?

The average teacher salary in New Athens CUSD 60 is $67,080 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near New Athens CUSD 60?

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

What is the demographic composition of New Athens CUSD 60?

New Athens CUSD 60 students are 94.9% White, 3.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for New Athens CUSD 60?

New Athens CUSD 60 has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #719 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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