McLean County USD 5

McLean County USD 5 is a suburban Illinois district serving 12,219 students across 26 schools in McLean County. The district experienced a 3.0% enrollment decline from the prior year, representing a contraction trend. With 876.9 teachers, the district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

Academically, McLean County USD 5 performs slightly above state averages. Math proficiency stands at 39.6% compared to the state average of 37.3%, while reading proficiency reaches 53.7% versus 51.9% statewide. The graduation rate of 88.5% marginally exceeds the state average of 88.0%, with a dropout rate of 2.8%. However, chronic absenteeism at 24.3% represents a notable concern.

The district serves a diverse student population with 37.8% economically disadvantaged students, 9.5% English learners, and 22.9% students with disabilities. Racial composition is 53.7% White, 15.3% Black, 12.9% Hispanic, and 9.7% Asian.

Financially, McLean County USD 5 operates with per-pupil spending of $15,188, below the state average of $18,095. The total budget of $245.6 million relies heavily on local revenue at 74.8%, with state funding contributing 16.9% and federal sources providing 8.2%. This revenue structure reflects moderate district fiscal capacity relative to state averages.