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McLean County USD 5

Illinois · Public School District
26
Schools
12,409
Students
$15,564
Per-Pupil Spend
+8% nat'l
26.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-26pp vs nat'l
Graduation Rate
District Overview

McLean County USD 5 is a public school district in Illinois serving 12,409 students across 26 schools. It includes 16 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Per-pupil spending of $15,564 is near the national average for a US public school district. 26% 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 (26)
Middle Schools4 schools
High Schools5 schools
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Brigham ElementaryPK–PK272
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,564Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
29%
63%
State
29.2%
Local (property tax)
63.4%
Federal
7.4%

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
26
Schools
12,409
Students
26%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate
Opportunity Score50/100
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 26 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in McLean County USD 5?
McLean County USD 5 has 26 public schools, serving a total of 12,409 students.
How much does McLean County USD 5 spend per student?
McLean County USD 5 spends $15,564 per pupil — 8% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in McLean County USD 5?
26% of students in McLean County USD 5 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in McLean County USD 5?
Yes — 1 of the 26 schools in McLean County USD 5 is a charter school.
What grade levels does McLean County USD 5 serve?
McLean County USD 5 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for McLean County USD 5?
The median opportunity score across schools in McLean County USD 5 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.