Sd 45 Dupage County

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Villa Park, Illinois - 9 schools

An equity score of 37/100 ranks Sd 45 Dupage County #403 of 759 districts in Illinois (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $22,608 per pupil, Sd 45 Dupage County ranks #137 of 845 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending (Illinois districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

3,173
Total Enrollment
9
Schools
$22,608
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Sd 45 Dupage County operates 9 public schools serving 3,173 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 combined schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Dupage County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,608 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 845 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending. See how Illinois compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 62.0% local, 31.0% state, and 7.0% 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 37/100, ranked #403 of 759 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.

a 342.8:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 27.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 42.5% Hispanic or Latino, 32.8% White, 9.8% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is York Center Elem School, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.

Its largest campus is Jackson Middle School, enrolling 621 students (20% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is York Center Elem School, at 163 students, a 4x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Jackson Middle School accounts for 19.6% of all Sd 45 Dupage County student enrollment

That concentration means Sd 45 Dupage County-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: middle. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Sd 45 Dupage County school enrollment varies 3.8× across entities

Sd 45 Dupage County school enrollment ranges from 163 students (lowest) to 621 students (highest), a spread of 458 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

Sd 45 Dupage County student-counselor ratio is 343:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Sd 45 Dupage County is typically wider than the Sd 45 Dupage County-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Sd 45 Dupage County chronic absenteeism rate is 27.8% — 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 Sd 45 Dupage County is typically wider than the Sd 45 Dupage County-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.0%
Federal
31.0%
State
62.0%
Local

Funding Equity

37
Equity Score
403 / 759
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 9 schools in Sd 45 Dupage County.

White 32.8%
Hispanic or Latino 42.5%
African American 8.3%
Asian 9.8%
Multiracial 6.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 62.9/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Sd 45 Dupage County's schools, above the Illinois average of 38.9.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 York Center Elem School 74.5
  2. 2 District 45 Early Education Ctr 73.2
  3. 3 Stevenson School 73.0
  4. 4 Jackson Middle School 67.2
  5. 5 Westmore Elem School 64.9

Programs & Resources

342.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Sd 45 Dupage County

School Enrollment
Jackson Middle School
621
North Elem School
434
Westmore Elem School
432
Ardmore Elem School
425
Jefferson Middle School
375
Schafer Elem School
354
District 45 Early Education Ctr
189
Stevenson School
169
York Center Elem School
163

How Sd 45 Dupage County Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Illinois districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Pekin Psd 108 Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Mattoon Cusd 2 Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Twp Hsd 113 Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Burbank Sd 111 Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Morton Cusd 709 Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Sd 45 Dupage County'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 Sd 45 Dupage County?

Sd 45 Dupage County has 9 schools, including 2 middle, 6 elementary, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 3,173 students.

How much does Sd 45 Dupage County spend per student?

Sd 45 Dupage County spends $22,608 per student. The district has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #403 in Illinois.

What is the demographic composition of Sd 45 Dupage County?

Sd 45 Dupage County students are 42.5% Hispanic or Latino, 32.8% White, 9.8% Asian, 8.3% African American, averaged across 9 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Sd 45 Dupage County?

Sd 45 Dupage County has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #403 out of 759 districts in Illinois.