Dupage Policy Journal

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Naperville Community Unit District 203 by the DuPage Policy Journal on January 13, 2025. The request sought information regarding the number of non-U.S. citizens currently enrolled in the school district.

The request from DuPage Policy Journal, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, is in line with its commitment to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.

In the request, we emphasized our role as a media outlet in gathering and reporting news to the public and stated that access to such public records is crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. We also mentioned our eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional due to our role in disseminating information.

According to the Illinois Report Card, the average state teacher salary in 2023 was $73,916, and the state average Administrative Salary was $116,908. The average student-to-administrative ratio is 141:1, and the average student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1. Interestingly, 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.

The response from Naperville Community Unit District 203 will provide insight into the demographics of students within their district and contribute towards understanding trends in education within Illinois.