Pinckneyville SD 50

Pinckneyville, Illinois — 2 schools

479
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$14,378
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Pinckneyville SD 50 operates 2 public schools serving 479 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 503 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Perry County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,378 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 31.7% local, 52.4% state, and 15.9% 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 $61,579 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 39/100, ranked #379 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 17.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.0% White, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% Asian across the district's schools.

Pinckneyville Elem School accounts for 53.3% of all Pinckneyville SD 50 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Pinckneyville SD 50-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

Pinckneyville SD 50 chronic absenteeism rate is 17.8% — 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 Pinckneyville SD 50 is typically wider than the Pinckneyville SD 50-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

15.9%
Federal
52.4%
State
31.7%
Local

Funding Equity

39
Equity Score
379 / 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 Perry County county, where this district is located.

$632
Studio/mo
$698
1 BR/mo
$916
2 BR/mo
$1,148
3 BR/mo
$1,537
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$61,579
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 2 schools in Pinckneyville SD 50.

White 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 1.6%
Multiracial 3.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

17.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Pinckneyville SD 50

School Enrollment
Pinckneyville Elem School
268
Pinckneyville Middle School
235

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pinckneyville SD 50?

Pinckneyville SD 50 has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 479 students.

How much does Pinckneyville SD 50 spend per student?

Pinckneyville SD 50 spends $14,378 per student. The district has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #379 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Pinckneyville SD 50?

The average teacher salary in Pinckneyville SD 50 is $61,579 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Pinckneyville SD 50?

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

What is the demographic composition of Pinckneyville SD 50?

Pinckneyville SD 50 students are 92.0% White, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% Asian, 0.9% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Pinckneyville SD 50?

Pinckneyville SD 50 has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #379 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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