West Cook News

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Komarek School District 94 in Illinois on January 13, 2025, by West Cook News. The request sought information about the number of non-U.S. citizens currently enrolled in the school district.

West Cook News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, requested these records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The organization prefers receiving this data in an electronic format.

As a media outlet dedicated to transparency and accountability, we at West Cook News believe that access to public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. We aim to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public through our reporting. Given our role in disseminating information, we have also requested a fee waiver as a media professional.

According to the Illinois Report Card, the average state teacher salary in 2023 was $73,916, and the state average Administrative Salary was $116,908. The average student-to-administrative ratio is 141:1, and the average student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1. Notably, 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.

The response from Komarek School District 94 will shed light on the number of non-U.S. citizens currently enrolled in their system—a statistic that could influence future educational policies and resource allocation within the district.