Palatine CCSD 15

Palatine CCSD 15 is a suburban Cook County district in Illinois serving 11,249 students across 20 schools, consisting of 16 elementary and 4 middle schools. The district experienced modest enrollment growth of 0.6% from the prior year, suggesting relative stability. With 830.47 teachers, the student-teacher ratio is 13.5:1, slightly lower than typical state benchmarks.

Academic performance indicators show the district performing above state averages in both areas measured. Math proficiency stands at 42.9% compared to the Illinois average of 37.3%, and reading proficiency is 55.1% versus the state average of 51.9%. Chronic absenteeism at 17.1% represents a notable challenge.

The district serves a diverse student population with significant needs. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 32.1% of enrollment, while 31.8% are English learners and 22.8% receive special education services. Racial demographics show 40.3% White, 33.4% Hispanic, 17.5% Asian, and 4.3% Black students.

Financially, the district operates on a total budget of $213.7 million with per-pupil spending of $18,323, marginally above the state average of $18,095. Funding structure reflects heavy reliance on local sources at 80.5%, with state contributions at 10.8% and federal funding at 8.7%. This revenue composition indicates dependence on local property wealth for operational support.