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CUSD 300

Illinois · Public School District
28
Schools
20,057
Students
$19,479
Per-Pupil Spend
+36% nat'l
43.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-8pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

CUSD 300 is a public school district in Illinois serving 20,057 students across 28 schools. It includes 18 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Per-pupil spending of $19,479 is above average for a US public school district. 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (28)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Algonquin Middle School06–08399
Carpentersville Middle School06–081,177
Dundee Middle School06–081,129
Hampshire Middle School06–08795
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dundee-Crown High School09–122,636
Hampshire High School09–121,938
Harry D Jacobs High School09–122,080
Oak Ridge School06–120
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cambridge Lakes Charter SchoolCharterKG–12635
Delacey Family Educ CtrPK–PK119
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,479+36% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
36%
56%
State
36.4%
Local (property tax)
56.0%
Federal
7.6%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (56%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
28
Schools
20,057
Students
44%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score41/100
StateIllinois →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,479 per pupil — 36% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 28 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in CUSD 300?
CUSD 300 has 28 public schools, serving a total of 20,057 students.
How much does CUSD 300 spend per student?
CUSD 300 spends $19,479 per pupil — 36% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in CUSD 300?
44% of students in CUSD 300 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in CUSD 300?
Yes — 1 of the 28 schools in CUSD 300 is a charter school.
What grade levels does CUSD 300 serve?
CUSD 300 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for CUSD 300?
The median opportunity score across schools in CUSD 300 is 41/100. 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.