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Saturday, June 28, 2025

How much has Centralia SD 135 overspent over the past 10 years?

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Centralia School District 135 accumulated $900,848 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, Centralia SD 135 reported 17.6 percent more revenue. At the same time, total spending went up 10.8 percent.

School district debt
Year
Total Revenue (nominal)
Total Spending (nominal)
Deficit / Surplus
2008
$12,692,714
$12,785,913
-$93,199
2009
$12,941,099
$13,406,365
-$465,266
2010
$13,568,420
$12,618,160
$950,260
2011
$14,024,400
$12,841,431
$1,182,969
2012
$13,705,311
$14,628,898
-$923,587
2013
$13,158,741
$14,522,097
-$1,363,356
2014
$13,588,924
$13,939,602
-$350,678
2015
$13,567,569
$14,631,936
-$1,064,367
2016
$14,357,630
$13,884,922
$472,708
2017
$14,926,445
$14,172,777
$753,668
Total
$136,531,253
$137,432,101
-$900,848
10-year change (%)
17.6
10.8
N/M
Illinois Local Education Agency Retrieval Network

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