St Joseph CCSD 169

Saint Joseph, Illinois — 2 schools

791
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$14,017
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

St Joseph CCSD 169 operates 2 public schools serving 791 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 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 748 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Champaign County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,017 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 45.4% local, 44.6% 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 $60,056 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 25/100, ranked #649 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 29.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.1% White, 3.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% Asian across the district's schools.

St Joseph Elem School accounts for 56.6% of all St Joseph CCSD 169 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means St Joseph CCSD 169-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

St Joseph CCSD 169 chronic absenteeism rate is 29.0% — 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 St Joseph CCSD 169 is typically wider than the St Joseph CCSD 169-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
44.6%
State
45.4%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
649 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

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

$941
Studio/mo
$946
1 BR/mo
$1,122
2 BR/mo
$1,436
3 BR/mo
$1,486
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$60,056
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 2 schools in St Joseph CCSD 169.

White 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 1.6%
Multiracial 1.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

29.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in St Joseph CCSD 169

School Enrollment
St Joseph Elem School
423
St Joseph Middle School
325

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in St Joseph CCSD 169?

St Joseph CCSD 169 has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 791 students.

How much does St Joseph CCSD 169 spend per student?

St Joseph CCSD 169 spends $14,017 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #649 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in St Joseph CCSD 169?

The average teacher salary in St Joseph CCSD 169 is $60,056 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near St Joseph CCSD 169?

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

What is the demographic composition of St Joseph CCSD 169?

St Joseph CCSD 169 students are 93.1% White, 3.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% Asian, 0.8% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for St Joseph CCSD 169?

St Joseph CCSD 169 has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #649 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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