West Chicago ESD 33

West Chicago, Illinois — 10 schools

3,357
Total Enrollment
10
Schools
$27,060
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

West Chicago ESD 33 operates 10 public schools serving 3,357 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 elementary, 3 other, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,410 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in DuPage County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $27,060 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 42.9% local, 48.4% state, and 8.7% 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 $145,915 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 61/100, ranked #13 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 349.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 16.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 83.5% Hispanic or Latino, 10.1% White, 2.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Leman Middle School accounts for 30.7% of all West Chicago ESD 33 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means West Chicago ESD 33-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. 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

West Chicago ESD 33 school enrollment varies 1048× across entities

West Chicago ESD 33 school enrollment ranges from 1 students (lowest) to 1,048 students (highest), a spread of 1,047 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. 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

West Chicago ESD 33 student-counselor ratio is 349:1 — 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 West Chicago ESD 33 is typically wider than the West Chicago ESD 33-aggregate figure suggests.

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

West Chicago ESD 33 chronic absenteeism rate is 16.8% — 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 West Chicago ESD 33 is typically wider than the West Chicago ESD 33-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

8.7%
Federal
48.4%
State
42.9%
Local

Funding Equity

61
Equity Score
13 / 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 DuPage 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

$145,915
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 10 schools in West Chicago ESD 33.

White 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 83.5%
African American 2.4%
Asian 2.5%
Multiracial 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

349.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in West Chicago ESD 33

School Enrollment
Leman Middle School
1,048
Gary Elementary School
425
Wegner Elementary School
384
Indian Knoll Elem School
375
Currier Elementary School
359
Turner Elem School
349
Pioneer Elem School
292
Elc Winfield Primary Annex
105
Trinity School
72
Early Learning Center
1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in West Chicago ESD 33?

West Chicago ESD 33 has 10 schools, including 1 middle, 6 elementary, 3 other. Total enrollment is 3,357 students.

How much does West Chicago ESD 33 spend per student?

West Chicago ESD 33 spends $27,060 per student. The district has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #13 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in West Chicago ESD 33?

The average teacher salary in West Chicago ESD 33 is $145,915 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near West Chicago ESD 33?

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

What is the demographic composition of West Chicago ESD 33?

West Chicago ESD 33 students are 83.5% Hispanic or Latino, 10.1% White, 2.5% Asian, 2.4% African American, averaged across 10 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for West Chicago ESD 33?

West Chicago ESD 33 has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #13 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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