Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5

Posen, Illinois — 5 schools

1,242
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$24,782
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 operates 5 public schools serving 1,242 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,286 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Cook County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $24,782 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 15.2% local, 69.8% state, and 14.9% 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 $114,628 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 53/100, ranked #55 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 431:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 28.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 59.5% Hispanic or Latino, 35.6% African American, 1.6% White across the district's schools.

Kellar School accounts for 33.5% of all Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. 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

Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 school enrollment varies 2.9× across entities

Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 school enrollment ranges from 148 students (lowest) to 431 students (highest), a spread of 283 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

Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 student-counselor ratio is 431:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 chronic absenteeism rate is 28.1% — 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 Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 is typically wider than the Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

14.9%
Federal
69.8%
State
15.2%
Local

Funding Equity

53
Equity Score
55 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Cook County county, where this district is located.

$1,480
Studio/mo
$1,581
1 BR/mo
$1,781
2 BR/mo
$2,294
3 BR/mo
$2,653
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$114,628
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 5 schools in Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5.

White 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 59.5%
African American 35.6%
Asian 1.5%
Multiracial 1.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

431:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
28.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5

School Enrollment
Kellar School
431
Gordon School
312
Posen Elem School
246
Childs Elem School
149
Turner Elem School
148

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5?

Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 has 5 schools, including 1 middle, 3 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,242 students.

How much does Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 spend per student?

Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 spends $24,782 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #55 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5?

The average teacher salary in Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 is $114,628 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5?

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

What is the demographic composition of Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5?

Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 students are 59.5% Hispanic or Latino, 35.6% African American, 1.6% White, 1.5% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5?

Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5 has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #55 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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