The Illinois State Board of Education 2016-17 report card shows the Cook County school district spent $11,360 per pupil in 2012-13. It spent $12,026 in 2016-17.
The district saw its enrollment fall over the same period, from 3748 to 3638.
Kirby's spending in 2016-17 was 7 percent lower than the state average of $12,973.
Kirby School District 140 student spending 5-year trend
| Total spending per pupil | Local spending (%) | State spending (%) | Federal spending (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-13 | $11,360 | 87.3 | 9.0 | 3.7 |
| 2013-14 | $10,669 | 86.5 | 9.7 | 3.8 |
| 2014-15 | $11,061 | 86.6 | 9.7 | 3.7 |
| 2015-16 | $11,640 | 86.0 | 10.2 | 3.8 |
| 2016-17 | $12,026 | 84.4 | 11.9 | 3.7 |
Alerts Sign-up