South Cook News

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Calumet Public School District 132 on January 13, 2025. The request, made by South Cook News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, sought details about the number of non-U.S. citizens currently enrolled in the school district.

The FOIA request specifically asked for information on how many "migrants" (e.g., illegal aliens/non-U.S. citizens) are presently enrolled in the school district. As stated in the request, access to such public records is essential for South Cook News to fulfill its professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.

South Cook News believes it is eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional given its role in disseminating information to the public. The organization has requested that this information be provided preferably in an electronic format.

In relation to this request, it's worth noting some statistics about Illinois schools. 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. Additionally, 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.

This data could provide context when considering enrollment figures and demographics within individual school districts like Calumet Public School District 132. It remains to be seen how these figures may relate to or impact the number of non-U.S. citizens enrolled within their system.