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Champaign CUSD 4

Illinois · Public School District
20
Schools
10,282
Students
$24,915
Per-Pupil Spend
+74% nat'l
51.4%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Champaign CUSD 4 is a public school district in Illinois serving 10,282 students across 20 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Per-pupil spending of $24,915 is above average for a US public school district. 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (20)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Edison Middle School06–08699
Franklin Middle School06–08677
Jefferson Middle School06–08738
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Centennial High School09–121,444
Central High School09–121,597
Novak Academy09–120
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ACTIONS ProgramKG–120
Champaign Early Chldhd CntrPK–PK189
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,915+74% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
26%
63%
State
26.0%
Local (property tax)
63.3%
Federal
10.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (63%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
20
Schools
10,282
Students
51%
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score50/100
StateIllinois →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $24,915 per pupil — 74% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 20 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Champaign CUSD 4?
Champaign CUSD 4 has 20 public schools, serving a total of 10,282 students.
How much does Champaign CUSD 4 spend per student?
Champaign CUSD 4 spends $24,915 per pupil — 74% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Champaign CUSD 4?
51% of students in Champaign CUSD 4 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Champaign CUSD 4?
No, Champaign CUSD 4 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Champaign CUSD 4 serve?
Champaign CUSD 4 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Champaign CUSD 4?
The median opportunity score across schools in Champaign CUSD 4 is 50/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.