School District U-46, Illinois
| School District U-46 |
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| Cook County, Illinois, Kane County, Illinois and Dupage County, Illinois |
| District details |
| Superintendent: Suzanne Johnson |
| # of school board members: 7 |
| Website: Link |
School District U-46 is a school district in Illinois.
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Superintendent
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Suzanne Johnson is the superintendent of School District U-46. Johnson was appointed superintendent on July 1, 2023. Johnson's previous career experience includes working within the district as deputy superintendent, assistant superintendent, principal, associate principal, divisional, and teacher.[1]
Past superintendents
- Tony Sanders was the superintendent of School District U-46 from June 1, 2017 until February 2023 when he was named the Illinois Superintendent of Education.[2] Sanders' previous career experience includes working as the district's chief of staff.[3]
- Kenneth Arndt was the interim superintendent of School District U-46 from 2014 to 2017. Arndt's previous career experience included working as the superintendent of Community Unit School District 300.[3]
- José Torres was the superintendent of School District U-46 from 2008 to 2014. Torres' previous career experience included working as a regional superintendent of Chicago Public Schools and assistant superintendent for student services of Anne Arundel County Public Schools in Maryland.[4]
School board
The School District U-46 school board consists of seven members elected to four-year terms. Board members are elected at large.
Elections
Board members are elected on a staggered basis in April of odd-numbered years.
Three seats on the board were up for general election on April 1, 2025.
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Public participation in board meetings
The School District U-46 school board maintains the following policy on public testimony during board meetings:[5]
School board meetings
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Budget
The following statistics were published by the National Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Education.[6]
| SOURCE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal: | $58,571,000 | $1,633 | 8% |
| Local: | $343,257,000 | $9,571 | 44% |
| State: | $380,736,000 | $10,616 | 49% |
| Total: | $782,564,000 | $21,820 |
| TYPE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditures: | $717,828,000 | $20,015 | |
| Total Current Expenditures: | $643,652,000 | $17,947 | |
| Instructional Expenditures: | $388,138,000 | $10,822 | 54% |
| Student and Staff Support: | $76,882,000 | $2,143 | 11% |
| Administration: | $89,316,000 | $2,490 | 12% |
| Operations, Food Service, Other: | $89,316,000 | $2,490 | 12% |
| Total Capital Outlay: | $35,308,000 | $984 | |
| Construction: | $24,385,000 | $679 | |
| Total Non El-Sec Education & Other: | $2,121,000 | $59 | |
| Interest on Debt: | $26,402,000 | $736 |
Teacher salaries
The following salary information was pulled from the district's teacher salary schedule. A salary schedule is a list of expected compensations based on variables such as position, years employed, and education level. It may not reflect actual teacher salaries in the district.
| Year | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027[7] | $60,689 | $129,722 |
| 2025-2026[7] | $59,499 | $127,179 |
| 2024-2025[7] | $57,766 | $123,474 |
| 2023-2024[7] | $55,015 | $117,595 |
| 2021-2022[8] | $51,260 | $109,568 |
| 2020-2021 | $51,005 | $109,023 |
Academic performance
Each year, state and local education agencies use tests and other standards to assess student proficiency. Although the data below was published by the U.S. Department of Education, proficiency measurements are established by the states. As a result, proficiency levels are not comparable between different states and year-over-year proficiency levels within a district may not be comparable because states may change their proficiency measurements.[9]
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 19 | 52 | 6 | 9 | 6-9 | 22 | 31 |
| 2018-2019 | 26 | 60 | 8 | 17 | 10-14 | 33 | 40 |
| 2017-2018 | 27 | 59 | 8 | 16 | 10-14 | 33 | 42 |
| 2016-2017 | 28 | 61 | 9 | 16 | 15-19 | 35 | 45 |
| 2015-2016 | 27 | 59 | 9 | 16 | 15-19 | 33 | 43 |
| 2014-2015 | 28 | 58 | 9 | 17 | 10-14 | 35 | 43 |
| 2013-2014 | 59 | 83 | 32 | 48 | 40-44 | 64 | 74 |
| 2012-2013 | 58 | 80 | 32 | 48 | 45-49 | 63 | 75 |
| 2011-2012 | 81 | 92 | 60 | 77 | 75-79 | 82 | 88 |
| 2010-2011 | 81 | 92 | 60 | 76 | 65-69 | 81 | 89 |
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 20 | 46 | 10 | 10 | 10-14 | 25 | 33 |
| 2018-2019 | 27 | 57 | 11 | 18 | 15-19 | 35 | 41 |
| 2017-2018 | 26 | 53 | 12 | 16 | 10-14 | 32 | 41 |
| 2016-2017 | 28 | 57 | 14 | 16 | 10-14 | 36 | 44 |
| 2015-2016 | 31 | 61 | 15 | 20 | 15-19 | 39 | 47 |
| 2014-2015 | 37 | 65 | 20 | 24 | 25-29 | 46 | 54 |
| 2013-2014 | 51 | 75 | 33 | 37 | 40-44 | 60 | 69 |
| 2012-2013 | 52 | 74 | 33 | 39 | 45-49 | 60 | 71 |
| 2011-2012 | 72 | 87 | 54 | 64 | 60-64 | 76 | 84 |
| 2010-2011 | 72 | 88 | 55 | 63 | 65-69 | 76 | 84 |
The following table shows the graduation rate of district students each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | 86 | >=95 | 80-84 | 80 | >=50 | 85-89 | 93 |
| 2016-2017 | 86 | >=95 | 80-84 | 80 | 40-59 | 90-94 | 93 |
| 2015-2016 | 86 | >=95 | 80-84 | 80 | >=50 | 85-89 | 94 |
| 2014-2015 | 86 | >=95 | 85-89 | 78 | >=80 | 80-84 | 94 |
| 2013-2014 | 86 | >=95 | 80-84 | 78 | >=50 | 90-94 | 93 |
| 2012-2013 | 80 | 90-94 | 65-69 | 73 | >=50 | 80-89 | 89 |
| 2011-2012 | 80 | 90-94 | 75-79 | 69 | >=50 | 75-79 | 91 |
| 2010-2011 | 88 | >=95 | 85-89 | 80 | >=50 | >=80 | 94 |
Students
| Year | Enrollment | Year-to-year change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 34,553 | -1.5 |
| 2022-2023 | 35,082 | -2.2 |
| 2021-2022 | 35,864 | -1.7 |
| 2020-2021 | 36,476 | -2.2 |
| 2019-2020 | 37,266 | -1.6 |
| 2018-2019 | 37,859 | -2.8 |
| 2017-2018 | 38,934 | -1.9 |
| 2016-2017 | 39,665 | -0.7 |
| 2015-2016 | 39,958 | -1.1 |
| 2014-2015 | 40,400 | -0.4 |
| 2013-2014 | 40,551 | 0.5 |
| 2012-2013 | 40,340 | -0.9 |
| 2011-2012 | 40,687 | 0.0 |
| 2010-2011 | 40,683 | -1.9 |
| 2009-2010 | 41,446 | 0.7 |
| 2008-2009 | 41,162 | 1.1 |
| 2007-2008 | 40,708 | 0.8 |
| 2006-2007 | 40,380 | 1.8 |
| 2005-2006 | 39,656 | 1.8 |
| 2004-2005 | 38,936 | 0.3 |
| 2003-2004 | 38,821 | -0.9 |
| 2002-2003 | 39,153 | 2.9 |
| 2001-2002 | 37,998 | 3.2 |
| 2000-2001 | 36,767 | 3.3 |
| 1999-2000 | 35,546 | 0.0 |
| RACE | School District U-46 (%) | Illinois K-12 STUDENTS (%) |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.2 | 5.6 |
| Black | 6.4 | 16.4 |
| Hispanic | 58.0 | 28.1 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Two or More Races | 3.2 | 4.2 |
| White | 23.1 | 45.3 |
Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
Staff
As of the 2023-2024 school year, School District U-46 had 2,253.53 full-time classroom teachers. The student-teacher ratio was 15.33.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF TEACHERS |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten: | 36.00 |
| Kindergarten: | 67.00 |
| Elementary: | 1,358.02 |
| Secondary: | 792.51 |
| Total: | 2,253.53 |
School District U-46 employed 53.00 district administrators and 178.00 school administrators as of the 2023-2024 school year.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF ADMINISTRATORS |
|---|---|
| District Administrators: | 53.00 |
| District Administrative Support: | 965.23 |
| School Administrators: | 178.00 |
| School Administrative Support: | 118.01 |
| TYPE | NUMBER OF OTHER STAFF |
|---|---|
| Instructional Aides: | 407.90 |
| Instruc. Coordinators & Supervisors: | 106.80 |
| Total Guidance Counselors: | 58.00 |
| Elementary Guidance Counselors: | 18.00 |
| Secondary Guidance Counselors: | 40.00 |
| Librarians/Media Specialists: | 11.60 |
| Library/Media Support: | 0.00 |
| Student Support Services: | 203.69 |
| Other Support Services: | 0.00 |
Schools
Contact information
School District U-46
355 E. Chicago St.
Elgin, IL 60120
Phone: 847-888-5000
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See also
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External links
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- School District U-46
- Illinois Association of School Boards
- Illinois State Board of Education
Footnotes
- ↑ School District U-46, "Superintendent Suzanne Johnson," accessed January 9, 2024
- ↑ Chalkbeat Chicago, "Tony Sanders named next Illinois State Superintendent of Education," January 31, 2023
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Chicago Tribune, "U46 interim superintendent Arndt to leave this month," May 17, 2017
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Jose M Torres," accessed November 9, 2019
- ↑ U-46, "8:110 Public Suggestions and Concerns," accessed January 9, 2024
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 The Elgin Teachers Association, "The Elgin Agreement 2013-2027," accessed April 23, 2025
- ↑ U-46, "The Elgin Agreement 2018-2022," accessed June 18, 2021
- ↑ U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC: EDFacts, "State Assessments in Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics- School Year 2018-19 EDFacts Data Documentation," accessed February 25, 2021
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