CUSD 308

CUSD 308 operates in Kendall County, Illinois as a suburban district serving 16,601 students across 22 schools. The district experienced a 2.5% enrollment decline from the prior year, suggesting modest demographic shifts in its service area. With 1,134 teachers, the student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1 is favorable for classroom instruction.

Academically, CUSD 308 demonstrates performance above state averages. Math proficiency reaches 43.6% compared to the Illinois average of 37.3%, while reading proficiency stands at 58.2% versus 51.9% statewide. The district's graduation rate of 95.5% substantially exceeds the state average of 88.0%, with a minimal dropout rate of 0.6%.

The student population reflects significant diversity and economic variation. Approximately 30.3% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, 15.2% are English learners, and 21.1% receive special education services. Racial composition includes 46.5% White, 27.4% Hispanic, 11.0% Black, and 9.9% Asian students.

Chronic absenteeism at 20.0% represents a notable operational consideration. Financially, CUSD 308 operates with $16,434 per-pupil spending, below the state average of $18,095, from a $303.1 million total budget. Revenue relies heavily on local sources at 57.5%, with 36.6% from state funding and 6.0% from federal sources, reflecting typical suburban district funding patterns.