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Tuesday, April 29, 2025

How much has Paris CUSD 4 overspent over the past 10 years?

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Paris Community Unit School District 4 accumulated $6.04 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a East 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, Paris CUSD 4 reported 4.4 percent more revenue. At the same time, total spending went up 8.3 percent.

School district debt
Year
Total Revenue (nominal)
Total Spending (nominal)
Deficit / Surplus
2008
$6,004,330
$5,378,871
$625,459
2009
$5,868,941
$5,991,397
-$122,456
2010
$5,914,042
$6,059,253
-$145,211
2011
$6,440,340
$5,792,568
$647,772
2012
$6,137,901
$6,073,144
$64,757
2013
$5,724,758
$8,241,784
-$2,517,026
2014
$6,035,073
$6,806,914
-$771,841
2015
$5,542,737
$9,840,399
-$4,297,662
2016
$6,065,966
$6,038,357
$27,609
2017
$6,269,469
$5,824,420
$445,049
Total
$60,003,557
$66,047,107
-$6,043,550
10-year change (%)
4.4
8.3
N/M
Illinois Local Education Agency Retrieval Network

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