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Wheeling CCSD 21

Illinois · Public School District
13
Schools
6,001
Students
$29,020
Per-Pupil Spend
+102% nat'l
49.0%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Wheeling CCSD 21 is a public school district in Illinois serving 6,001 students across 13 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 3 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $29,020 is above average for a US public school district. 49% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (13)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cooper Middle School06–08675
Jack London Middle School06–08596
Oliver W Holmes Middle School06–08613
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Nathaniel Hawthorne EC SchoolPK–PK0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$29,020+102% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
26%
64%
State
26.2%
Local (property tax)
64.3%
Federal
9.6%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (64%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
6,001
Students
49%
Free Lunch
$29K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate
Opportunity Score44/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $29,020 per pupil — 102% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wheeling CCSD 21?
Wheeling CCSD 21 has 13 public schools, serving a total of 6,001 students.
How much does Wheeling CCSD 21 spend per student?
Wheeling CCSD 21 spends $29,020 per pupil — 102% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Wheeling CCSD 21?
49% of students in Wheeling CCSD 21 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Wheeling CCSD 21?
No, Wheeling CCSD 21 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Wheeling CCSD 21 serve?
Wheeling CCSD 21 serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Wheeling CCSD 21?
The median opportunity score across schools in Wheeling CCSD 21 is 44/100. 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.