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Springfield SD 186

Illinois · Public School District
35
Schools
13,066
Students
$24,858
Per-Pupil Spend
+73% nat'l
57.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+5pp vs nat'l
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Springfield SD 186 is a public school district in Illinois serving 13,066 students across 35 schools. It includes 21 elementary, 5 middle, 7 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Per-pupil spending of $24,858 is above average for a US public school district. 58% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (35)
Middle Schools5 schools
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Early Learning CenterPK–PK555
Edwin A Lee Elementary SchoolPK–12184
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,858+73% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
36%
46%
State
35.9%
Local (property tax)
46.0%
Federal
18.1%

Funding is shared between state (36%) and local sources (46%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
35
Schools
13,066
Students
58%
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate
Opportunity Score38/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $24,858 per pupil — 73% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 35 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Springfield SD 186?
Springfield SD 186 has 35 public schools, serving a total of 13,066 students.
How much does Springfield SD 186 spend per student?
Springfield SD 186 spends $24,858 per pupil — 73% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Springfield SD 186?
58% of students in Springfield SD 186 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Springfield SD 186?
Yes — 1 of the 35 schools in Springfield SD 186 is a charter school.
What grade levels does Springfield SD 186 serve?
Springfield SD 186 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Springfield SD 186?
The median opportunity score across schools in Springfield SD 186 is 38/100. 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.