The U.S. Department of Education on October 1 announced the 2018 National Blue Ribbon Schools, naming 24 Illinois elementary, middle, and high schools among recipients of the prestigious award.
The revenue Benjamin School District 25 received through local taxes increased 0.5 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of public schools data.
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Benjamin School District 25 on its financial "recognition" list.
Benjamin School District 25 increased per-student spending 32.5 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of public schools data.
Benjamin School District 25 reported seven suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Spending per pupil at Benjamin School District 25 is up 25 percent from five years ago, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of district finances.
Administrators in Benjamin School District 25 earn an average of $140,323 per year, ranking 39th out of 858 districts in the state.
West Chicago Community High School District 94, Salt Creek School District 48 and Butler School District 53 reported the smallest student-to-administrator ratios in DuPage County, according to the latest Illinois Schools Report Card.
Former state school employee Patricia Walker, who retired in May 2018, saved $11,843 toward a pension over 7 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Constance Lindner, who retired in May 2018, saved $19,527 toward a pension over 13 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Public school administrators in Winfield School District 34, Lake Park Community High School District 108 and Butler School District 53 earn the highest average salary in DuPage County, according to the latest Illinois schools report card.
Public school administrators in Winfield School District 34 are among those earning the highest average salary in the state, according to the latest Illinois schools report card.
Out of school districts in DuPage County, Community Unit SD 200 paid the most in penalties since 2005 for spiking employee salaries to boost outgoing teachers' retirement benefits, according to data obtained from the Teachers Retirement System of Illinois
Lisle Community Unit School District 202, Salt Creek School District 48 and Burr Ridge Community Consolidated School District 180 received the best financial ratings by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for their 2017 finances.
Former state school employee Ann Pearson, who retired in February 2018, saved $56,834 toward a pension over 15 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.