Union Ridge SD 86

Harwood Heights, Illinois — 1 schools

649
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$20,635
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Union Ridge SD 86 operates 1 public schools serving 649 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 664 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 $20,635 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 54.9% local, 29.9% state, and 15.2% 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 $99,713 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 44/100, ranked #250 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

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.

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

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Union Ridge SD 86-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

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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

15.2%
Federal
29.9%
State
54.9%
Local

Funding Equity

44
Equity Score
250 / 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

$99,713
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 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Union Ridge SD 86?

Union Ridge SD 86 has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 649 students.

How much does Union Ridge SD 86 spend per student?

Union Ridge SD 86 spends $20,635 per student. The district has an equity score of 44/100, ranking #250 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Union Ridge SD 86?

The average teacher salary in Union Ridge SD 86 is $99,713 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Union Ridge SD 86?

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 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 schools. 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 44/100, ranking #250 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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