Oglesby Esd 125

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Oglesby, Illinois - 2 schools

An equity score of 57/100 ranks Oglesby Esd 125 #32 of 759 districts in Illinois (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $19,925 per pupil, Oglesby Esd 125 ranks #239 of 845 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending (Illinois districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

466
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$19,925
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Oglesby Esd 125 operates 2 public schools serving 466 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Lasalle County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,925 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 845 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending. See how Illinois compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 34.1% local, 55.8% state, and 10.1% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 57/100, ranked #32 of 759 in Illinois against a state average of 38, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 14.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 76.6% White, 16.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Lincoln Elem School, enrolling 328 students (74% of the district's total enrollment).

Lincoln Elem School accounts for 70.4% of all Oglesby Esd 125 student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Oglesby Esd 125 a distant remainder — means Oglesby Esd 125-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Oglesby Esd 125 chronic absenteeism rate is 14.8% — 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

Where does the funding come from?

10.1%
Federal
55.8%
State
34.1%
Local

Funding Equity

57
Equity Score
32 / 759
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Oglesby Esd 125.

White 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
African American 0.9%
Multiracial 5.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

14.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Oglesby Esd 125

School Enrollment
Lincoln Elem School
328
Washington Elem School
116

How Oglesby Esd 125 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Illinois districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Cobden Sud 17 Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Okaw Valley Cusd 302 Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Butler Sd 53 Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
St Joseph Ogden Chsd 305 Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Hillside Sd 93 Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Oglesby Esd 125's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Oglesby Esd 125?

Oglesby Esd 125 has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 466 students.

How much does Oglesby Esd 125 spend per student?

Oglesby Esd 125 spends $19,925 per student. The district has an equity score of 57/100, ranking #32 in Illinois.

What is the demographic composition of Oglesby Esd 125?

Oglesby Esd 125 students are 76.6% White, 16.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Oglesby Esd 125?

Oglesby Esd 125 has an equity score of 57/100, ranking #32 out of 759 districts in Illinois.