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Evanston CCSD 65

Illinois · Public School District
17
Schools
6,383
Students
$27,942
Per-Pupil Spend
+95% nat'l
37.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-14pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Evanston CCSD 65 is a public school district in Illinois serving 6,383 students across 17 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 4 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $27,942 is above average for a US public school district. 38% 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 (17)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chute Middle School06–08581
Haven Middle School06–08695
Nichols Middle School06–08650
Rice Childrens Center01–080
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Joseph E Hill Education CenterPK–PK238
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$27,942+95% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
26%
66%
State
25.9%
Local (property tax)
66.1%
Federal
8.0%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (66%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
6,383
Students
38%
Free Lunch
$28K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score50/100
StateIllinois →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $27,942 per pupil — 95% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Evanston CCSD 65?
Evanston CCSD 65 has 17 public schools, serving a total of 6,383 students.
How much does Evanston CCSD 65 spend per student?
Evanston CCSD 65 spends $27,942 per pupil — 95% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Evanston CCSD 65?
38% of students in Evanston CCSD 65 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Evanston CCSD 65?
No, Evanston CCSD 65 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Evanston CCSD 65 serve?
Evanston CCSD 65 serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Evanston CCSD 65?
The median opportunity score across schools in Evanston CCSD 65 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.