Warren CUSD 205

Warren, Illinois — 2 schools

397
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$19,914
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Warren CUSD 205 operates 2 public schools serving 397 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 363 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Jo Daviess County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,914 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 58.3% local, 34.2% state, and 7.5% 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 $89,153 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 47/100, ranked #184 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 363:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 21.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.7% White, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Warren Jr/Sr High School accounts for 52.6% of all Warren CUSD 205 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Warren CUSD 205-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

Warren CUSD 205 student-counselor ratio is 363:1 — 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

Warren CUSD 205 chronic absenteeism rate is 21.9% — 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 Warren CUSD 205 is typically wider than the Warren CUSD 205-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

7.5%
Federal
34.2%
State
58.3%
Local

Funding Equity

47
Equity Score
184 / 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 Jo Daviess County county, where this district is located.

$658
Studio/mo
$796
1 BR/mo
$954
2 BR/mo
$1,271
3 BR/mo
$1,276
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$89,153
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 2 schools in Warren CUSD 205.

White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Multiracial 5.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

363:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Warren CUSD 205

School Enrollment
Warren Jr/Sr High School
191
Warren Elementary School
172

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Warren CUSD 205?

Warren CUSD 205 has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 397 students.

How much does Warren CUSD 205 spend per student?

Warren CUSD 205 spends $19,914 per student. The district has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #184 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Warren CUSD 205?

The average teacher salary in Warren CUSD 205 is $89,153 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Warren CUSD 205?

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

What is the demographic composition of Warren CUSD 205?

Warren CUSD 205 students are 90.7% White, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Warren CUSD 205?

Warren CUSD 205 has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #184 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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