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Top 25 Illinois School Districts Spending the Most and Least Per Student
Districts with the highest and lowest operating expenses per pupil, according to the latest available data.
In 2014, the average operating expense per pupil in Illinois was $12,521, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
The amount spent per student can vary greatly depending on where in Illinois the district is located and the type of school district. For example, the average cost per high school student was $16,165 while elementary school districts spent $11,846 per student. Spending also tends to be higher in districts with more property tax wealth.
Here are the top 25 school districts spending the most and least per student.
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Each district’s total operating expenses, most recent standardized test scores and graduation rates are included.
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