School district or education agency · NCES 1700223

Okaw Valley CUSD 302

Bethany, IL

District overview See comparisons

Students467

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools3

operational schools · 2023–24

Students467

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$16,803

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictILUnited States

Academic standing2024

39th percentile45th percentile44th percentile

This district is 6 percentile points lower than the state figure and 5 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

19.9%29.7%27.8%

This district is 9.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 7.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$20,354$24,555$19,509

This district is $4,201 per student lower than the state figure and $845 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$16,803$19,786$15,859

This district is $2,983 per student lower than the state figure and $944 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$2,672$2,299$1,964

This district is $373 per student higher than the state figure and $708 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$1,164$423$336

This district is $741 per student higher than the state figure and $828 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$0$0$1,793

This district is about the same as the state figure and $1,793 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$8,626$9,771$8,742

This district is $1,145 per student lower than the state figure and $116 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$5,324$6,225$3,769

This district is $901 per student lower than the state figure and $1,555 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$7,097$12,594$11,715

This district is $5,497 per student lower than the state figure and $4,618 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$737$955$869

This district is $218 per student lower than the state figure and $132 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

11:114:115:1

This district is 3.0 students per teacher lower than the state figure and 4.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

156:1493:1376:1

This district is 337 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 220 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

223.4145.9138.9

This district is 77.5 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 84.5 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

16.721.618.5

This district is 4.9 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 1.8 aides per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.01.10.9

This district is 1.1 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.9 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

100.0%99.8%99.0%

This district is 0.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

4.9%4.3%2.9%

This district is 0.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

6.5%14.3%14.0%

This district is 7.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 7.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

1.7%4.3%3.9%

This district is 2.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

100.0%97.8%95.8%

This district is 2.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

-5.7%-1.2%+0.5%

This district is 4.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

40.4%46.1%50.6%

This district is 5.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 10.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

1.7%3.3%4.5%

This district is 1.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

6.7%7.0%9.0%

This district is 0.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

12.5%3.6%6.7%

This district is 8.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 5.8 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

9.5%13.2%14.4%

This district is 3.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K23 students

4.9%

Kindergarten–grade 5180 students

38.5%

Grades 6–895 students

20.3%

Grades 9–12169 students

36.2%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten23

Kindergarten32

Grade 124

Grade 223

Grade 333

Grade 434

Grade 534

Grade 635

Grade 724

Grade 836

Grade 932

Grade 1040

Grade 1150

Grade 1247

Students by race and ethnicity

White448 (95.9%)

Black or African American7 (1.5%)

Hispanic/Latino5 (1.1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native3 (0.6%)

Asian2 (0.4%)

Two or more races2 (0.4%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

23Students enrolled in pre-K

2Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

11.5:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District4.9%

IL4.3%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

104.4All district staff, full-time equivalent

43Teachers, full-time equivalent

3School counselors, full-time equivalent

7.8Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

4School administrators, full-time equivalent

1Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers2 FTE

Elementary teachers26.1 FTE

Secondary teachers15 FTE

Elementary school counselors2 FTE

Secondary school counselors1 FTE

District administrators1 FTE

District administrative support41.6 FTE

School administrative support3 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

47Total completers

47Regular diplomas

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

IL99.8%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

IL4.0%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

6.5%Students receiving IDEA special-education services30 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District6.5%

IL14.3%

U.S.14.0%

1.7%Students with Section 504 plans8 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.7%

IL4.3%

U.S.3.9%

0.0%English learners also receiving IDEA services0 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.0%

IL2.9%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified

21Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%

IL97.8%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

546children ages 5 to 17

52estimated to live in families below the poverty line

9.5%about 1 in 11 school-age children

District9.5%

IL13.2%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in IL receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Cambridge CUSD 227Cambridge, IL471 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, special-education enrollment · View profile →Cerro Gordo CUSD 100Cerro Gordo, IL460 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty · View profile →N Pekin & Marquette Hght SD 102Marquette Hts, IL464 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, special-education enrollment · View profile →LEARN Charter 9 Campus in WaukeganWaukegan, IL476 studentsSimilar enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Elgin Math and Science Academy Charter SchoolElgin, IL463 studentsSimilar enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

1Elementary schools

1High schools

1Middle schools

3Rural setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

7.6%Federal

35.5%State

56.9%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$16,803Total current spending per student

$8,289Instruction per student

$7,840Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$719KFederal revenue7.6% of total revenue

$3.3MState revenue35.5% of total revenue

$5.4MLocal revenue56.9% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$8,289Instructionper student

$7,840Student and instructional supportper student

$0Special educationper student

$2,119Building operations and maintenanceper student

$1,244Student transportationper student

$674Food servicesper student

$0Technologyper student

People costs

$4MSalaries$8,626 per student

$2.5MEmployee benefits$5,324 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$539KEquipmentFY 2023

$1.2MCapital outlay$2,672 per student

$698KConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$3.3MDebt outstanding at year end$7,097 per student

$2MNew debt issuedFY 2023

$341KDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$76KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$105KTitle I$227 per student

$172KIDEA special education$371 per student

$192KChild nutrition$415 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$14,871

FY 2023$16,803

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$1,115

FY 2023$2,672

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$3,259

FY 2023$7,097

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–217.1%

33 of 466 students

2021–2222.8%

105 of 460 students

2022–2319.9%

86 of 432 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE3 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE3 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs3 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

9Out-of-school suspensions3 reporting schoolsSee schools →3In-school suspensions3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Law-enforcement referrals3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests3 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi3 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber3 reporting schools

2Student devices reported3 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports3 reporting schoolsSee schools →1Threats involving a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats without a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks without a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents3 reporting schoolsSee schools →2Robberies without a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents3 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?4 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2024Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?19.9% chronically absent2022–23 · 432 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?About the sameCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?No comparable group resultSuppressed or unavailableExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$16,803current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?156:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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