Summit SD 104

Summit, Illinois — 5 schools

1,459
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$25,589
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Summit SD 104 operates 5 public schools serving 1,459 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 1 other, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,435 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 $25,589 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 42.7% local, 45.9% state, and 11.4% 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 $115,616 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 63/100, ranked #8 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 34.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 81.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.0% African American, 6.5% White across the district's schools.

Otis P Graves Elem School accounts for 39.2% of all Summit SD 104 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Summit SD 104-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

Summit SD 104 school enrollment varies 4.9× across entities

Summit SD 104 school enrollment ranges from 114 students (lowest) to 562 students (highest), a spread of 448 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 NCES Common Core of Data

Summit SD 104 chronic absenteeism rate is 34.4% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

11.4%
Federal
45.9%
State
42.7%
Local

Funding Equity

63
Equity Score
8 / 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

$115,616
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 5 schools in Summit SD 104.

White 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 81.9%
African American 7.0%
Asian 2.0%
Multiracial 2.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

34.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Summit SD 104

School Enrollment
Otis P Graves Elem School
562
Heritage Middle School
447
Walsh Elem School
182
W W Walker Elem School
130
Dr Donald Wharton Elem School
114

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Summit SD 104?

Summit SD 104 has 5 schools, including 1 other, 1 middle, 3 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,459 students.

How much does Summit SD 104 spend per student?

Summit SD 104 spends $25,589 per student. The district has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #8 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Summit SD 104?

The average teacher salary in Summit SD 104 is $115,616 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Summit SD 104?

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 Summit SD 104?

Summit SD 104 students are 81.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.0% African American, 6.5% White, 2.0% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Summit SD 104?

Summit SD 104 has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #8 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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