Riley CCSD 18

Marengo, Illinois — 1 schools

270
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$16,937
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Riley CCSD 18 operates 1 public schools serving 270 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 277 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in McHenry County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,937 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 56.6% local, 38.0% state, and 5.4% 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 $83,676 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 40/100, ranked #356 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 18.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 68.2% White, 31.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Riley Comm Cons School accounts for 100.0% of all Riley CCSD 18 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Riley CCSD 18-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.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Riley CCSD 18 chronic absenteeism rate is 18.4% — 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 Riley CCSD 18 is typically wider than the Riley CCSD 18-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

5.4%
Federal
38.0%
State
56.6%
Local

Funding Equity

40
Equity Score
356 / 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 McHenry 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

$83,676
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 1 schools in Riley CCSD 18.

White 68.2%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

18.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Riley CCSD 18

School Enrollment
Riley Comm Cons School
277

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Riley CCSD 18?

Riley CCSD 18 has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 270 students.

How much does Riley CCSD 18 spend per student?

Riley CCSD 18 spends $16,937 per student. The district has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #356 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Riley CCSD 18?

The average teacher salary in Riley CCSD 18 is $83,676 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Riley CCSD 18?

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

What is the demographic composition of Riley CCSD 18?

Riley CCSD 18 students are 68.2% White, 31.4% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Riley CCSD 18?

Riley CCSD 18 has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #356 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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