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.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 4, 2026.
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Total Students
12,795
Schools
35
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,494
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2024-25
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
21.4%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Percentage of students meeting or exceeding standards (Grades 3-8)
Illinois EBF formula measures what percentage of adequate funding a district receives.