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Joliet PSD 86

Illinois · Public School District
22
Schools
9,553
Students
$19,736
Per-Pupil Spend
+38% nat'l
94.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+43pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Joliet PSD 86 is a public school district in Illinois serving 9,553 students across 22 schools. It includes 16 elementary, 5 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $19,736 is above average for a US public school district. 95% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (22)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dirksen Junior High School06–08573
Gompers Junior High School06–08649
Hufford Junior High School06–081,151
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm06–08774
Will Co Detention Center 6-806–080
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Marycrest Early Childhood CenterPK–PK145
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,736+38% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
63%
24%
State
63.0%
Local (property tax)
24.4%
Federal
12.5%

State funding accounts for 63% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
22
Schools
9,553
Students
95%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score47/100
StateIllinois →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,736 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 22 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
95% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Joliet PSD 86?
Joliet PSD 86 has 22 public schools, serving a total of 9,553 students.
How much does Joliet PSD 86 spend per student?
Joliet PSD 86 spends $19,736 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Joliet PSD 86?
95% of students in Joliet PSD 86 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Joliet PSD 86?
No, Joliet PSD 86 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Joliet PSD 86 serve?
Joliet PSD 86 serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Joliet PSD 86?
The median opportunity score across schools in Joliet PSD 86 is 47/100. 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.