Richland Gsd 88a

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Crest Hill, Illinois - 1 schools

An equity score of 32/100 ranks Richland Gsd 88a #524 of 763 districts in Illinois (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,884 per pupil, Richland Gsd 88a ranks #430 of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending (Illinois districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

800
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,884
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Richland Gsd 88a operates 1 public schools serving 800 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined 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 Will County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,884 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending. See how Illinois compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 65.0% local, 28.4% state, and 6.5% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 32/100, ranked #524 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 22.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 44.6% Hispanic or Latino, 25.5% White, 22.5% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Richland Elem School, enrolling 774 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Richland Elem School accounts for 96.8% of all Richland Gsd 88a student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Richland Gsd 88a a distant remainder — means Richland Gsd 88a-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Richland Gsd 88a chronic absenteeism rate is 22.6% — 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 Richland Gsd 88a is typically wider than the Richland Gsd 88a-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

6.5%
Federal
28.4%
State
65.0%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
524 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Richland Gsd 88a.

White 25.5%
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
African American 22.5%
Asian 2.3%
Multiracial 4.5%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

22.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Richland Gsd 88a

School Enrollment
Richland Elem School
774

How Richland Gsd 88a Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Illinois districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
South Holland Sd 150 Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Freeburg Ccsd 70 Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Putnam County Cusd 535 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Cusd3 Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
St Joseph Ccsd 169 Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Richland Gsd 88a'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 Richland Gsd 88a?

Richland Gsd 88a has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 800 students.

How much does Richland Gsd 88a spend per student?

Richland Gsd 88a spends $15,884 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #524 in Illinois.

What is the demographic composition of Richland Gsd 88a?

Richland Gsd 88a students are 44.6% Hispanic or Latino, 25.5% White, 22.5% African American, 2.3% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Richland Gsd 88a?

Richland Gsd 88a has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #524 out of 763 districts in Illinois.