United CUSD 304 operates 4 public schools serving 945 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,020 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Warren County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,287 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 65.4% local, 28.8% state, and 5.9% 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 $74,455 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 33/100, ranked #504 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 27.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 86.8% White, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 4.0% African American across the district's schools.
United High School accounts for 43.6% of all United CUSD 304 student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means United CUSD 304-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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.
United CUSD 304 school enrollment varies 2.5× across entities
United CUSD 304 school enrollment ranges from 179 students (lowest) to 445 students (highest), a spread of 266 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.
United CUSD 304 chronic absenteeism rate is 27.0% — 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 United CUSD 304 is typically wider than the United CUSD 304-aggregate figure suggests.
United CUSD 304 has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 2 other. Total enrollment is 945 students.
How much does United CUSD 304 spend per student?
United CUSD 304 spends $17,287 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #504 in Illinois.
What is the average teacher salary in United CUSD 304?
The average teacher salary in United CUSD 304 is $74,455 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near United CUSD 304?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Warren County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of United CUSD 304?
United CUSD 304 students are 86.8% White, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 4.0% African American, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for United CUSD 304?
United CUSD 304 has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #504 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.