Steeleville CUSD 138

Steeleville, Illinois — 2 schools

403
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$15,747
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Steeleville CUSD 138 operates 2 public schools serving 403 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 471 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Randolph County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,747 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 40.0% local, 50.3% state, and 9.8% 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 $75,301 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 38/100, ranked #406 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 744.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.1% White, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% African American across the district's schools.

Steeleville Elem School accounts for 68.6% of all Steeleville CUSD 138 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Steeleville CUSD 138-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

Steeleville CUSD 138 student-counselor ratio is 745:1 — 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

Steeleville CUSD 138 chronic absenteeism rate is 17.3% — 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 Steeleville CUSD 138 is typically wider than the Steeleville CUSD 138-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

9.8%
Federal
50.3%
State
40.0%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
406 / 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 Randolph County county, where this district is located.

$632
Studio/mo
$698
1 BR/mo
$916
2 BR/mo
$1,145
3 BR/mo
$1,450
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$75,301
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 Steeleville CUSD 138.

White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 3.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

744.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Steeleville CUSD 138

School Enrollment
Steeleville Elem School
323
Steeleville High School
148

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Steeleville CUSD 138?

Steeleville CUSD 138 has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 high. Total enrollment is 403 students.

How much does Steeleville CUSD 138 spend per student?

Steeleville CUSD 138 spends $15,747 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #406 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Steeleville CUSD 138?

The average teacher salary in Steeleville CUSD 138 is $75,301 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Steeleville CUSD 138?

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

What is the demographic composition of Steeleville CUSD 138?

Steeleville CUSD 138 students are 89.1% White, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% African American, 1.1% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Steeleville CUSD 138?

Steeleville CUSD 138 has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #406 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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