Newark CCSD 66 operates 2 public schools serving 235 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 205 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Kendall County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,285 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 78.7% local, 11.3% state, and 10.0% 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 $65,921 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 10/100, ranked #757 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 21.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 79.7% White, 15.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.
Newark Elem School accounts for 56.6% of all Newark CCSD 66 student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Newark CCSD 66-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.
Newark CCSD 66 chronic absenteeism rate is 21.0% — 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 Newark CCSD 66 is typically wider than the Newark CCSD 66-aggregate figure suggests.
Newark CCSD 66 has 2 schools, including 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 235 students.
How much does Newark CCSD 66 spend per student?
Newark CCSD 66 spends $14,285 per student. The district has an equity score of 10/100, ranking #757 in Illinois.
What is the average teacher salary in Newark CCSD 66?
The average teacher salary in Newark CCSD 66 is $65,921 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near Newark CCSD 66?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Kendall County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Newark CCSD 66?
Newark CCSD 66 students are 79.7% White, 15.8% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Newark CCSD 66?
Newark CCSD 66 has an equity score of 10/100, ranking #757 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.