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Elmhurst SD 205

Illinois · Public School District
13
Schools
8,299
Students
$28,817
Per-Pupil Spend
+101% nat'l
15.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-37pp vs nat'l
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Elmhurst SD 205 is a public school district in Illinois serving 8,299 students across 13 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Per-pupil spending of $28,817 is above average for a US public school district. Only 15% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 54/100.

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All Schools (13)
Elementary Schools8 schools
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bryan Middle School06–08707
Churchville Middle School06–08486
Sandburg Middle School06–08618
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
York Comm High School09–122,707
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Early ChildhoodPK–PK287
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$28,817+101% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
25%
72%
State
24.5%
Local (property tax)
72.3%
Federal
3.2%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (72%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
8,299
Students
15%
Free Lunch
$29K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate
Opportunity Score54/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $28,817 per pupil — 101% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 15% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Elmhurst SD 205?
Elmhurst SD 205 has 13 public schools, serving a total of 8,299 students.
How much does Elmhurst SD 205 spend per student?
Elmhurst SD 205 spends $28,817 per pupil — 101% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Elmhurst SD 205?
15% of students in Elmhurst SD 205 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Elmhurst SD 205?
No, Elmhurst SD 205 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Elmhurst SD 205 serve?
Elmhurst SD 205 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Elmhurst SD 205?
The median opportunity score across schools in Elmhurst SD 205 is 54/100. 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.