South Central Cud 401

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Kinmundy, Illinois - 3 schools

An equity score of 46/100 ranks South Central Cud 401 #202 of 763 districts in Illinois (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,230 per pupil, South Central Cud 401 ranks #672 of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending (Illinois districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

629
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$13,230
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

South Central Cud 401 operates 3 public schools serving 629 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle 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 Marion County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,230 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 39.6% local, 45.7% state, and 14.7% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 46/100, ranked #202 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 333.7:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 28.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 97.0% White, 1.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is South Central High School, with a diversity index of 7.4/100.

Its largest campus is South Central Elementary-Kinmundy, enrolling 269 students (45% of the district's total enrollment).

South Central Elementary-Kinmundy accounts for 42.8% of all South Central Cud 401 student enrollment

That dominant concentration means South Central Cud 401-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

South Central Cud 401 student-counselor ratio is 334:1 — 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 South Central Cud 401 is typically wider than the South Central Cud 401-aggregate figure suggests.

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

South Central Cud 401 chronic absenteeism rate is 28.8% — 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 South Central Cud 401 is typically wider than the South Central Cud 401-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

14.7%
Federal
45.7%
State
39.6%
Local

Funding Equity

46
Equity Score
202 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in South Central Cud 401.

White 97.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.6%
Multiracial 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 5.8/100

Average Simpson diversity index across South Central Cud 401's schools, below the Illinois average of 38.9.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 South Central High School 7.4
  2. 2 South Central Elementary-Kinmundy 5.9
  3. 3 South Central Middle School 4.1

Programs & Resources

333.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
28.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in South Central Cud 401

School Enrollment
South Central Elementary-Kinmundy
269
South Central High School
183
South Central Middle School
140

How South Central Cud 401 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Illinois districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Il Mathematics & Science Academy Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
Intrinsic 2 Charter High School Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
Brimfield Cusd 309 Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Paris Cusd 4 Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Lewistown Cusd 97 Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to South Central Cud 401'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 South Central Cud 401?

South Central Cud 401 has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 629 students.

How much does South Central Cud 401 spend per student?

South Central Cud 401 spends $13,230 per student. The district has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #202 in Illinois.

What is the demographic composition of South Central Cud 401?

South Central Cud 401 students are 97.0% White, 1.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for South Central Cud 401?

South Central Cud 401 has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #202 out of 763 districts in Illinois.