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Indian Prairie CUSD 204

Illinois · Public School District
33
Schools
25,687
Students
$18,626
Per-Pupil Spend
+30% nat'l
18.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-34pp vs nat'l
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Graduation Rate
District Overview

Indian Prairie CUSD 204 is a public school district in Illinois serving 25,687 students across 33 schools. It includes 21 elementary, 7 middle, 4 high schools. Per-pupil spending of $18,626 is above average for a US public school district. Only 18% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 54/100.

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All Schools (33)
Elementary Schools21 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Arlene Welch Elementary SchoolKG–05573
Brookdale Elementary SchoolKG–05463
Danielle-Joy Peterson Elem SchKG–05612
Fry Elementary SchoolKG–05583
Georgetown Elementary SchoolKG–05444
Gwendolyn Brooks ElementaryKG–05723
Longwood Elem SchoolKG–05341
Mary Lou Cowlishaw ElementaryKG–05548
May Watts Elementary SchoolKG–05563
McCarty Elementary SchoolKG–05464
Nancy Young Elementary SchoolKG–05556
Oliver Julian Kendall Elem SchoolKG–05531
Owen Elementary SchoolKG–05569
Patterson Elementary SchoolKG–05456
Peter M Gombert Elementary SchKG–05403
Reba O Steck Elementary SchoolKG–05660
Robert Clow Elem SchKG–05324
Spring Brook Elementary SchoolKG–05565
V Blanche Graham ElementaryKG–05308
Wayne Builta Elementary SchoolKG–05278
White Eagle ElementaryKG–05543
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Gail McKinzie High School09–120
Metea Valley High School09–122,715
Neuqua Valley High School09–123,156
Waubonsie Valley High School09–122,766
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Prairie Children PreschoolPK–PK582
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,626+30% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
31%
64%
State
30.8%
Local (property tax)
64.4%
Federal
4.8%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (64%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
33
Schools
25,687
Students
18%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score54/100
StateIllinois →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,626 per pupil — 30% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 18% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 33 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Indian Prairie CUSD 204?
Indian Prairie CUSD 204 has 33 public schools, serving a total of 25,687 students.
How much does Indian Prairie CUSD 204 spend per student?
Indian Prairie CUSD 204 spends $18,626 per pupil — 30% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Indian Prairie CUSD 204?
18% of students in Indian Prairie CUSD 204 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Indian Prairie CUSD 204?
No, Indian Prairie CUSD 204 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Indian Prairie CUSD 204 serve?
Indian Prairie CUSD 204 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Indian Prairie CUSD 204?
The median opportunity score across schools in Indian Prairie CUSD 204 is 54/100. 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.