Washington Chsd 308

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Washington, Illinois - 1 schools

An equity score of 19/100 ranks Washington Chsd 308 #715 of 763 districts in Illinois (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,805 per pupil, Washington Chsd 308 ranks #623 of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending (Illinois districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,484
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,805
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Washington Chsd 308 operates 1 public schools serving 1,484 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high 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 Tazewell County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,805 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending. See how Illinois compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 59.5% local, 31.5% state, and 9.0% 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 19/100, ranked #715 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (10 AP courses district-wide), a 279.8:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 27.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.8% White, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Washington Comm High School, enrolling 1,399 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Washington Comm High School accounts for 94.3% of all Washington Chsd 308 student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Washington Chsd 308 a distant remainder — means Washington Chsd 308-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

Washington Chsd 308 student-counselor ratio is 280:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Washington Chsd 308 is typically wider than the Washington Chsd 308-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Washington Chsd 308 chronic absenteeism rate is 27.7% — 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 Washington Chsd 308 is typically wider than the Washington Chsd 308-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

9.0%
Federal
31.5%
State
59.5%
Local

Funding Equity

19
Equity Score
715 / 763
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 Washington Chsd 308.

White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.4%
Multiracial 4.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
10 AP courses total
279.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
27.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Washington Chsd 308

School Enrollment
Washington Comm High School
1,399

How Washington Chsd 308 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Illinois districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Lisle Cusd 202 Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
South Holland Sd 151 Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Meridian Cusd 223 Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Williamsville Cusd 15 Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Byron Cusd 226 Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Washington Chsd 308's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Illinois

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Washington Chsd 308?

Washington Chsd 308 has 1 school, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 1,484 students.

How much does Washington Chsd 308 spend per student?

Washington Chsd 308 spends $13,805 per student. The district has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #715 in Illinois.

What is the demographic composition of Washington Chsd 308?

Washington Chsd 308 students are 87.8% White, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American, 1.4% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Washington Chsd 308?

Washington Chsd 308 has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #715 out of 763 districts in Illinois.