Chicago Public Schools officials have revealed details about the new budget formula replacing student-based budgeting. Elementary schools are set to have one teacher for every 26 students, while high schools will have one teacher for every 21 students, with ratios potentially adjusting for higher-needs schools. All schools will have at least 10 classroom teachers for the 2024–25 academic year. The budgeting shift aims to distribute resources more equitably using the Opportunity Index, considering factors like student demographics and neighbourhood socioeconomics. Schools will receive a base allocation for essential staff and additional resources based on student needs. Despite this change, funding levels for individual schools may vary.
The Chicago Public Schools have disclosed the student-to-teacher ratios incorporated into their updated budgeting formula.
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