Tri Valley CUSD 3

Downs, Illinois — 3 schools

1,095
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$15,067
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Tri Valley CUSD 3 operates 3 public schools serving 1,095 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,074 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in McLean County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,067 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 63.1% local, 32.0% state, and 4.9% 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 $81,900 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 27/100, ranked #610 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (9 AP courses district-wide), a 389.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 10.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.7% White, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% Asian across the district's schools.

Tri-Valley Middle School accounts for 41.9% of all Tri Valley CUSD 3 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Tri Valley CUSD 3-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

Tri Valley CUSD 3 student-counselor ratio is 390:1 — 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

Tri Valley CUSD 3 chronic absenteeism rate is 10.3% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

4.9%
Federal
32.0%
State
63.1%
Local

Funding Equity

27
Equity Score
610 / 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 McLean County county, where this district is located.

$927
Studio/mo
$999
1 BR/mo
$1,302
2 BR/mo
$1,717
3 BR/mo
$1,724
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$81,900
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 Tri Valley CUSD 3.

White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 1.0%
Multiracial 4.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
9 AP courses total
389.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
10.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Tri Valley CUSD 3

School Enrollment
Tri-Valley Middle School
450
Tri-Valley High School
329
Tri-Valley Elem School
295

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Tri Valley CUSD 3?

Tri Valley CUSD 3 has 3 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,095 students.

How much does Tri Valley CUSD 3 spend per student?

Tri Valley CUSD 3 spends $15,067 per student. The district has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #610 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Tri Valley CUSD 3?

The average teacher salary in Tri Valley CUSD 3 is $81,900 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Tri Valley CUSD 3?

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

What is the demographic composition of Tri Valley CUSD 3?

Tri Valley CUSD 3 students are 90.7% White, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% Asian, 0.1% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Tri Valley CUSD 3?

Tri Valley CUSD 3 has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #610 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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