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Cicero SD 99

Illinois · Public School District
15
Schools
8,815
Students
$23,483
Per-Pupil Spend
+64% nat'l
88.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+36pp vs nat'l
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Cicero SD 99 is a public school district in Illinois serving 8,815 students across 15 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 4 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $23,483 is above average for a US public school district. 89% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (15)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cicero East Elem School04–06381
Columbus East Elem School04–06360
T Roosevelt Elem School04–06486
Unity Jr High School07–082,054
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
District 99 Early Childhood CtrPK–PK163
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,483+64% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
68%
19%
State
68.0%
Local (property tax)
18.7%
Federal
13.3%

State funding accounts for 68% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
8,815
Students
89%
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate
Opportunity Score44/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $23,483 per pupil — 64% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
89% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cicero SD 99?
Cicero SD 99 has 15 public schools, serving a total of 8,815 students.
How much does Cicero SD 99 spend per student?
Cicero SD 99 spends $23,483 per pupil — 64% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Cicero SD 99?
89% of students in Cicero SD 99 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Cicero SD 99?
No, Cicero SD 99 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Cicero SD 99 serve?
Cicero SD 99 serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Cicero SD 99?
The median opportunity score across schools in Cicero SD 99 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.