Stats and facts provides an overview about the District's number of schools, students, staff and financial information.
Schools
| Total: 681 (2012-2013)
Elementary: 472
Charter schools: 96 Campuses
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High schools: 106
Contract schools: 7
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Information provided by CPS. Last updated August 2012.
Local School Council
| Representatives per elected LSC
Parent: 6
Community: 2
Teachers: 2
Non-teaching Staff: 1
Principal: 1
Student: 1 (high school only)
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| In addition to the standard composition of elected LSCs, the Appointed LSCs of small or alternative schools may have advocates and education experts. Military schools may have a Commandant, JROTC instructor, and Cadet Commander. Not all small or military schools will fill these LSC member positions. |
Learn more about Local School Councils. Last updated August 2012.
Students
| Total: 404,151 (FY2011-2012) |
| Student enrollment
Preschool: 24,232
Kindergarten: 29,594
Elementary (1-8): 236,452
Secondary (9-12): 113,873 |
Student racial breakdown
African-American: 41.6%
Latino: 44.1%
White: 8.8%
Asian/Pacific Islander: 3.4%
Native American: 0.4% |
Information provided by Research Evaluation and Accountability. Last updated January 2012.
Additional student information
(FY2011-12)
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Income and demographics
Students from low-income families: 87%
Illinois public school students attend CPS: 18.4%
Language proficiency Limited-English-proficient: 12.2% |
Attendance rates
Citywide: 91.4% |
Information provided by the Illinois State Board of Education. Last updated September 2011.
Pupil/teacher information
(FY2008-09)
Information provided by the Illinois State Board of Education. Last updated October 2008.
Employees
Total: 41,498 (2012-13)
Information provided by Human Resources. Last updated October 1, 2012.
Operating budget
Total: $5.11 billion (FY2012)
| Budget sources:
Local: $2.273 billion
State: $1.619 billion
Federal sources: $0.977 billion
Balances
Appropriated fund balance: $241 million |
Operating expense per pupil:
$13,078 (FY2010) |
Information provided by Finance. Last updated September 2011.