Union Ridge Sd 86

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Harwood Heights, Illinois - 1 schools

An equity score of 36/100 ranks Union Ridge Sd 86 #437 of 759 districts in Illinois (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $16,059 per pupil, Union Ridge Sd 86 ranks #507 of 845 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending (Illinois districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

649
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$16,059
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Union Ridge Sd 86 operates 1 public schools serving 649 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined 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 Cook County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,059 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 845 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending. See how Illinois compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 54.9% local, 29.9% state, and 15.2% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 36/100, ranked #437 of 759 in Illinois against a state average of 38, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 11.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 61.3% White, 24.7% Hispanic or Latino, 11.9% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Union Ridge Elem School, enrolling 664 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Union Ridge Elem School accounts for 100.0% of all Union Ridge Sd 86 student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Union Ridge Sd 86 a distant remainder — means Union Ridge Sd 86-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Union Ridge Sd 86 chronic absenteeism rate is 11.3% — 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

Where does the funding come from?

15.2%
Federal
29.9%
State
54.9%
Local

Funding Equity

36
Equity Score
437 / 759
State Rank
38
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Union Ridge Sd 86.

White 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
Asian 11.9%
Multiracial 1.2%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

11.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Union Ridge Sd 86

School Enrollment
Union Ridge Elem School
664

How Union Ridge Sd 86 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Illinois districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Illini Central Cusd 189 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Fox Lake Gsd 114 Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Princeville Cusd 326 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Serena Cusd 2 Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170 Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Union Ridge Sd 86'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 Union Ridge Sd 86?

Union Ridge Sd 86 has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 649 students.

How much does Union Ridge Sd 86 spend per student?

Union Ridge Sd 86 spends $16,059 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #437 in Illinois.

What is the demographic composition of Union Ridge Sd 86?

Union Ridge Sd 86 students are 61.3% White, 24.7% Hispanic or Latino, 11.9% Asian, 0.3% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Union Ridge Sd 86?

Union Ridge Sd 86 has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #437 out of 759 districts in Illinois.