Springfield SD 186

Springfield SD 186 is an urban district in Sangamon County, Illinois, serving 12,795 students across 35 schools with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district experienced a 2.1% enrollment decline from the prior year, with current staffing of 999.61 teachers.

Academic performance metrics fall substantially below state averages across key indicators. Math proficiency stands at 21.4% compared to the state average of 37.3%, while reading proficiency is 34.6% versus the state's 51.9%. The graduation rate of 76.3% is notably lower than Illinois's 88.0%, with a dropout rate of 6.1%. Chronic absenteeism is particularly elevated at 40.7%.

The student population reflects significant socioeconomic challenges, with 64.7% economically disadvantaged and 21.9% identified with disabilities. The district is racially diverse: 44.8% Black, 35.1% White, 3.8% Hispanic, and 2.7% Asian. English learners comprise 2.4% of enrollment.

Financially, Springfield SD 186 spends $20,494 per pupil, exceeding the state average of $18,095, with a total budget of $268.9 million. Revenue distribution shows reliance on local funding at 55.1%, with 23.0% from state sources and 21.9% from federal funding. This higher per-pupil spending relative to state average occurs alongside lower academic outcomes, suggesting resource allocation challenges within the district context.