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SD U-46

Illinois · Public School District
58
Schools
35,082
Students
$20,015
Per-Pupil Spend
+40% nat'l
50.1%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

SD U-46 is a public school district in Illinois serving 35,082 students across 58 schools. It includes 40 elementary, 8 middle, 8 high schools. Per-pupil spending of $20,015 is above average for a US public school district. 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (58)
Elementary Schools40 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bartlett Elem SchoolKG–06561
Centennial SchoolKG–06547
Century Oaks Elem SchoolPK–06543
Channing Memorial Elem SchoolKG–06348
Clinton Elem SchoolKG–06555
Coleman Elem SchoolPK–06673
Creekside ElemPK–06466
Fox Meadow Elementary SchoolPK–06582
Garfield Elem SchoolPK–06321
Glenbrook Elem SchoolKG–06452
Hanover Countryside Elem SchoolPK–06377
Harriet Gifford Elem SchoolPK–06461
Hawk Hollow Elem SchoolKG–06283
Heritage Elem SchoolPK–06388
Highland Elem SchoolPK–06630
Hillcrest Elem SchoolKG–06490
Hilltop Elementary SchoolPK–06526
Horizon Elem SchoolPK–06439
Huff Elem SchoolPK–06487
Laurel Hill Elem SchoolPK–06429
Liberty Elem SchoolPK–06411
Lincoln Elementary SchoolPK–06469
Lords Park Elem SchoolPK–06664
Lowrie Elem SchoolPK–06422
McKinley Elem SchoolKG–06393
Nature Ridge Elem SchoolKG–06457
Oakhill Elem SchoolPK–06444
Ontarioville Elem SchoolPK–06408
Otter Creek Elem SchoolKG–06429
Parkwood Elem SchoolPK–06340
Prairieview Elementary SchoolKG–06444
Ridge Circle Elem SchoolKG–06401
Ronald D O NealKG–06453
Spring Trail Elementary SchoolKG–06430
Sunnydale Elem SchoolKG–06297
Sycamore Trails Elementary SchoolPK–06444
Timber Trails Elementary SchoolPK–06377
Washington Elem SchoolPK–06428
Wayne Elem SchoolKG–06348
Willard Elem SchoolKG–06366
Middle Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Abbott Middle School07–08551
Canton Middle School07–08548
Eastview Middle School07–08725
Ellis Middle School07–08543
Kenyon Woods Middle School07–08905
Kimball Middle School07–08527
Larsen Middle School07–08611
Tefft Middle School07–08730
High Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bartlett High School09–122,122
Central School Program07–120
Dream Academy07–120
Elgin High School09–122,750
Larkin High School09–122,264
Phoenix09–120
South Elgin High School09–122,844
Streamwood High School09–121,976
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Illinois Park Elem SchoolPK–PK3
Independence PreschoolPK–PK0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,015+40% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
44%
State
48.6%
Local (property tax)
43.9%
Federal
7.5%

Funding is shared between state (49%) and local sources (44%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
58
Schools
35,082
Students
50%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score40/100
StateIllinois →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $20,015 per pupil — 40% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 58 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in SD U-46?
SD U-46 has 58 public schools, serving a total of 35,082 students.
How much does SD U-46 spend per student?
SD U-46 spends $20,015 per pupil — 40% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SD U-46?
50% of students in SD U-46 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SD U-46?
No, SD U-46 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does SD U-46 serve?
SD U-46 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for SD U-46?
The median opportunity score across schools in SD U-46 is 40/100. 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.