The Illinois State Board of Education 2016-17 report card shows the Union County school district spent $7,516 per pupil in 2012-13. It spent $7,441 in 2016-17.
The district saw its enrollment rise over the same period, from 428 to 452.
County of Union's spending in 2016-17 was 43 percent lower than the state average of $12,973.
County of Union School District 43 student spending 5-year trend
| Total spending per pupil | Local spending (%) | State spending (%) | Federal spending (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-13 | $7,516 | 25.8 | 65.7 | 8.5 |
| 2013-14 | $6,823 | 28.3 | 62.0 | 9.6 |
| 2014-15 | $6,701 | 26.7 | 62.1 | 11.3 |
| 2015-16 | $6,822 | 30.5 | 60.3 | 9.2 |
| 2016-17 | $7,441 | 26.8 | 61.3 | 11.8 |
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