Sterling CUSD 5

District Spending

The Sterling CUSD 5 spends $8,386 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 64% on instruction, 32% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Sterling CUSD 5 has 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the IL state average being 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Sterling CUSD 5 had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 11% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Sterling CUSD 5, 18% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Sterling CUSD 5 serves 6% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.