Saunemin CCSD 438

Saunemin, Illinois — 1 schools

125
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$20,813
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Saunemin CCSD 438 operates 1 public schools serving 125 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 102 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Livingston County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,813 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, 31.3% state, and 12.1% 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 $125,039 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

a 102:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 16.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.2% White, 6.9% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Saunemin Elem School accounts for 100.0% of all Saunemin CCSD 438 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Saunemin CCSD 438-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

Saunemin CCSD 438 student-counselor ratio is 102:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Saunemin CCSD 438 chronic absenteeism rate is 16.7% — 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 Saunemin CCSD 438 is typically wider than the Saunemin CCSD 438-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

12.1%
Federal
31.3%
State
56.6%
Local

Local Rent Costs

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

$702
Studio/mo
$776
1 BR/mo
$1,018
2 BR/mo
$1,267
3 BR/mo
$1,348
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$125,039
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 Saunemin CCSD 438.

White 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Multiracial 3.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

102:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Saunemin CCSD 438

School Enrollment
Saunemin Elem School
102

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Saunemin CCSD 438?

Saunemin CCSD 438 has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 125 students.

How much does Saunemin CCSD 438 spend per student?

Saunemin CCSD 438 spends $20,813 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in Saunemin CCSD 438?

The average teacher salary in Saunemin CCSD 438 is $125,039 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Saunemin CCSD 438?

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

What is the demographic composition of Saunemin CCSD 438?

Saunemin CCSD 438 students are 89.2% White, 6.9% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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