Schaumburg CCSD 54

Schaumburg CCSD 54 serves 15,266 students across 28 schools in Cook County, Illinois, with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. The district experienced modest growth of 1.4% in enrollment from the prior year.

Academic performance metrics exceed state averages substantially. Math proficiency stands at 54.7% compared to the state average of 37.3%, while reading proficiency reaches 69.4% against a state average of 51.9%. Chronic absenteeism presents a notable challenge at 20.1%.

The district's student population reflects significant diversity. Asian students comprise 26.4% of enrollment, Hispanic students 25.5%, White students 37.8%, and Black students 5.3%. English learners represent 26.1% of the student body, while 20.2% are economically disadvantaged and 15.9% receive special education services.

Per-pupil spending of $18,360 slightly exceeds the state average of $18,095. The district operates with a total budget of $278.9 million, with funding primarily derived from local sources (84.3%), followed by state revenue (11.6%) and federal funding (4.1%). This heavy reliance on local funding reflects the district's position in an affluent suburban area, which may provide financial stability but also creates dependency on property tax revenues. The district maintains 22 elementary schools and 5 middle schools, supporting a student population of approximately 1,303 full-time equivalent teachers.