CUSD 200

CUSD 200 is a suburban school district in DuPage County, Illinois, serving 11,503 students across 20 schools. The district experienced a modest 1.8% enrollment decline from the prior year, suggesting relatively stable student population after accounting for typical demographic shifts. With 882 teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 13.0:1, staffing levels align with operational needs.

Academic performance significantly exceeds state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 61.1% compared to the state average of 37.3%, while reading proficiency is 76.9% versus the state's 51.9%. The graduation rate of 96.3% substantially outpaces Illinois's 88.0%, with a dropout rate of just 1.2%. Chronic absenteeism at 14.4% represents an operational concern despite strong academic outcomes.

The district serves a diverse population, with 29.8% economically disadvantaged students, 13.7% English learners, and 22.6% students with disabilities. Racial composition is 60.4% White, 19.2% Hispanic, 8.1% Asian, and 6.8% Black.

Financially, CUSD 200 operates with higher per-pupil spending of $19,167 versus the state average of $18,095, supported by a $246.9 million budget heavily reliant on local revenue (84.7%). The district receives only 5.7% federal and 9.7% state funding, indicating dependence on local property tax resources and reflecting its suburban socioeconomic character.