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Naperville CUSD 203

Illinois · Public School District
22
Schools
16,073
Students
$22,453
Per-Pupil Spend
+57% nat'l
16.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-36pp vs nat'l
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Graduation Rate
District Overview

Naperville CUSD 203 is a public school district in Illinois serving 16,073 students across 22 schools. It includes 14 elementary, 5 middle, 2 high schools. Per-pupil spending of $22,453 is above average for a US public school district. Only 16% 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 (22)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Jefferson Jr High School06–08817
Kennedy Junior High School06–08931
Lincoln Jr High School06–08766
Madison Jr High School06–08546
Washington Jr High School05–08558
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Naperville Central High School09–122,551
Naperville North High School09–122,553
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Ann Reid Early Childhood CenterPK–PK420
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,453+57% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
26%
70%
State
25.6%
Local (property tax)
69.9%
Federal
4.5%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (70%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
22
Schools
16,073
Students
16%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score54/100
StateIllinois →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $22,453 per pupil — 57% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 16% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 22 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Naperville CUSD 203?
Naperville CUSD 203 has 22 public schools, serving a total of 16,073 students.
How much does Naperville CUSD 203 spend per student?
Naperville CUSD 203 spends $22,453 per pupil — 57% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Naperville CUSD 203?
16% of students in Naperville CUSD 203 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Naperville CUSD 203?
No, Naperville CUSD 203 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Naperville CUSD 203 serve?
Naperville CUSD 203 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Naperville CUSD 203?
The median opportunity score across schools in Naperville CUSD 203 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.