United CUSD 304

Monmouth, Illinois — 4 schools

945
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$17,287
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

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.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

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.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

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.

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

Where does the funding come from?

5.9%
Federal
28.8%
State
65.4%
Local

Funding Equity

33
Equity Score
504 / 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 Warren County county, where this district is located.

$632
Studio/mo
$698
1 BR/mo
$916
2 BR/mo
$1,156
3 BR/mo
$1,537
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$74,455
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 4 schools in United CUSD 304.

White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 4.0%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 2.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

27.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in United CUSD 304

School Enrollment
United High School
445
United Jr High Sch
210
United Elem Sch - North
186
United Elem Sch - West
179

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in United CUSD 304?

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.

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