Skokie SD 69

Skokie, Illinois — 3 schools

1,797
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$27,705
Per-Pupil Spending
Middle, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Skokie SD 69 operates 3 public schools serving 1,797 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 middle, 1 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,842 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 $27,705 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 61.0% local, 29.0% state, and 10.0% 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 $115,630 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 47/100, ranked #171 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 628:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 27.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 34.2% Asian, 28.0% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Lincoln Jr High School accounts for 34.1% of all Skokie SD 69 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Skokie SD 69-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

Skokie SD 69 student-counselor ratio is 628:1 — 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

Skokie SD 69 chronic absenteeism rate is 27.1% — 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 Skokie SD 69 is typically wider than the Skokie SD 69-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

10.0%
Federal
29.0%
State
61.0%
Local

Funding Equity

47
Equity Score
171 / 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

$115,630
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 3 schools in Skokie SD 69.

White 28.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
African American 10.6%
Asian 34.2%
Multiracial 8.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

628:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Skokie SD 69

School Enrollment
Lincoln Jr High School
628
Madison Elem School
609
Thomas Edison Elem School
605

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Skokie SD 69?

Skokie SD 69 has 3 schools, including 1 middle, 1 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,797 students.

How much does Skokie SD 69 spend per student?

Skokie SD 69 spends $27,705 per student. The district has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #171 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Skokie SD 69?

The average teacher salary in Skokie SD 69 is $115,630 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Skokie SD 69?

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 Skokie SD 69?

Skokie SD 69 students are 34.2% Asian, 28.0% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, 10.6% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Skokie SD 69?

Skokie SD 69 has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #171 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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