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CUSD 308

Illinois · Public School District
22
Schools
16,940
Students
$17,343
Per-Pupil Spend
+21% nat'l
29.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-23pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

CUSD 308 is a public school district in Illinois serving 16,940 students across 22 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 5 middle, 2 high schools. Per-pupil spending of $17,343 is above average for a US public school district. 29% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (22)
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bednarcik Junior High School06–08571
Murphy Junior High School06–08713
Plank Junior High06–08624
Thompson Jr High School06–08840
Traughber Jr High School06–081,135
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Oswego East High School09–122,836
Oswego High School09–122,901
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Brokaw Early Learning CenterPK–PK267
East View Academy SchoolKG–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,343+21% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
48%
State
45.6%
Local (property tax)
47.9%
Federal
6.5%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (48%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
22
Schools
16,940
Students
29%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score42/100
StateIllinois →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,343 per pupil — 21% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 22 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in CUSD 308?
CUSD 308 has 22 public schools, serving a total of 16,940 students.
How much does CUSD 308 spend per student?
CUSD 308 spends $17,343 per pupil — 21% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in CUSD 308?
29% of students in CUSD 308 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in CUSD 308?
No, CUSD 308 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does CUSD 308 serve?
CUSD 308 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for CUSD 308?
The median opportunity score across schools in CUSD 308 is 42/100. 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.