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Friday, April 18, 2025

How much has Central City SD 133 overspent over the past 10 years?

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Central City School District 133 accumulated $476,058 in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Spending and revenue data obtained for this analysis comes from the Illinois Local Education Agency Retrieval Network (ILEARN), which is part of the Illinois State Board of Education and collects data annually on school district financials.

Over the 10-year span, Central City SD 133 reported 17.9 percent more revenue. At the same time, total spending went up 17.4 percent.

School district debt
Year
Total Revenue (nominal)
Total Spending (nominal)
Deficit / Surplus
2008
$2,088,175
$2,024,577
$63,598
2009
$2,012,747
$2,029,810
-$17,063
2010
$2,068,328
$2,161,937
-$93,609
2011
$2,158,458
$2,065,772
$92,686
2012
$1,851,535
$2,021,735
-$170,200
2013
$1,906,071
$2,010,909
-$104,838
2014
$1,963,148
$2,119,024
-$155,876
2015
$1,943,212
$2,106,852
-$163,640
2016
$2,175,895
$2,187,114
-$11,219
2017
$2,461,989
$2,377,886
$84,103
Total
$20,629,558
$21,105,616
-$476,058
10-year change (%)
17.9
17.4
N/M
Illinois Local Education Agency Retrieval Network

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