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How much do Chicago school districts spend per student?

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Rosemont Elementary School District 78 spend the most per student in Chicago, according to the latest Illinois Schools Report Card.

On average, Illinois school districts spent $20,826 per student for 2016-17, the Illinois State Board of Education report said.

Chicago school district spending per student

Rank
District
County
Total spending per pupil
Local revenue (%)
State revenue (%)
Federal revenue (%)
1
Rosemont Elementary School District 78
Cook
$30,193.00
89.9%
7.0%
3.1%


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