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St Charles CUSD 303

Illinois · Public School District
18
Schools
11,801
Students
$20,868
Per-Pupil Spend
+45% nat'l
11.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-41pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

St Charles CUSD 303 is a public school district in Illinois serving 11,801 students across 18 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high schools. Per-pupil spending of $20,868 is above average for a US public school district. Only 11% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (18)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Thompson Middle School06–081,267
Wredling Middle School06–081,375
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Compass Academy09–120
Kane Co Detention Center06–120
St Charles East High School09–122,076
St Charles North High School09–121,929
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Fox Ridge SchoolPK–PK0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,868+45% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
26%
70%
State
26.3%
Local (property tax)
69.8%
Federal
4.0%

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
18
Schools
11,801
Students
11%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score39/100
StateIllinois →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $20,868 per pupil — 45% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 11% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 18 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in St Charles CUSD 303?
St Charles CUSD 303 has 18 public schools, serving a total of 11,801 students.
How much does St Charles CUSD 303 spend per student?
St Charles CUSD 303 spends $20,868 per pupil — 45% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in St Charles CUSD 303?
11% of students in St Charles CUSD 303 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in St Charles CUSD 303?
No, St Charles CUSD 303 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does St Charles CUSD 303 serve?
St Charles CUSD 303 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for St Charles CUSD 303?
The median opportunity score across schools in St Charles CUSD 303 is 39/100. 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.