Community Consolidated School District 181

What Community Consolidated School District 181 does

Community Consolidated School District 181 (CCSD 181) is a public K-8 school district operating under Illinois state law as a government state entity. The district serves approximately 3,600 students residing in portions of Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, Burr Ridge, Oak Brook, and Willowbrook in DuPage and Cook Counties, located roughly 20 miles west of Chicago. CCSD 181 operates nine schools—two middle schools (Hinsdale Middle School and Clarendon Hills Middle School) and seven elementary schools (Elm, Madison, Monroe, Oak, Prospect, The Lane, and Walker)—plus The Neighborhood Preschool at Oak School. Educational services encompass a comprehensive K-8 curriculum spanning language arts, mathematics, science, social science, physical education, health, art, music, foreign language, and social-emotional learning (SELAS), with a 14:1 student-to-teacher ratio supported by over 650 staff members.

The district's technology infrastructure supports more than 5,000 client devices, including Chromebooks for grades 3-8 and iPads for K-2 students under a 1:1 device program. Core operational platforms include Skyward as the student information system (registration, attendance, grade monitoring, meal accounts), SchoolPay for fee processing, SchoolMessenger for emergency communications, Quest Food Management Services for cafeteria operations, FD MealPlanner for menu publishing, and Finalsite as the website CMS. The district employs 650+ staff members across instructional, administrative, facilities, technology, and business functions, and is governed by a seven-member elected Board of Education.

CCSD 181 operates on a $77.8 million FY2025-26 operating budget funded primarily through local property taxes, supplemented by state and federal education funding (including ESSER), student registration fees ($350 K-8, $175 Early Childhood with a $50 early-bird discount), and food service revenue. Student transportation is outsourced to First Student, Inc. The district has earned 11 National Blue Ribbon Awards, two National Green Ribbon Awards, Model Professional Learning Community at Work recognition, and 23 consecutive years of ASBO Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting. Leadership is anchored by Superintendent Dr. Jim Wipke (effective July 1, 2026), supported by three Assistant Superintendents overseeing Learning, Business & Operations, and Human Resources.

Name

Community Consolidated School District 181

Legal name

Community Consolidated School District 181

Website

https://d181.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Community Consolidated School District 181 is a public K-8 school district operating nine schools and a preschool serving approximately 3,600 students across Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, Burr Ridge, Oak Brook, and Willowbrook in the western Chicago suburbs, governed by an elected Board of Education on a $77.8 million annual operating budget.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA), District Administration & Central Office (EDAJAAAA), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Public K-8 education
• Elementary school services
• Middle school curriculum
• Student support services
• School district operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Clarendon Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: The district operates with a $77.8 million annual operating budget funded primarily through local property taxes from the communities of Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, Burr Ridge, Oak Brook, and Willowbrook.
2. Student Registration Fees: District collects registration fees: $350 per K-8 student, $175 for Early Childhood. Early registration discount of $50 available.
3. State and Federal Funding: Public school district receives state and federal funding including ESSER funds and various education grants.
4. Food Service Revenue: Quest Food Management Services provides food services; students set up dining accounts through Skyward for lunch payments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Community Consolidated School District 181 is a public K-8 school district operating nine schools (seven elementary, two middle) plus a preschool in the western Chicago suburbs, serving approximately 3,600 students. Core offerings include a comprehensive curriculum, 1:1 student devices, food service, student transportation, and student support services (special education, 504, MTSS), all delivered under a $77.8 million annual operating budget governed by an elected Board of Education.

Product overview

Community Consolidated School District 181 is a public K-8 school district serving approximately 3,600 students in the western suburbs of Chicago. The district operates nine schools (seven elementary schools, two middle schools) and a preschool program. Educational services encompass a comprehensive K-8 curriculum including language arts, mathematics, science, social science, physical education, health, art, music, foreign language, and social emotional learning. Supporting infrastructure includes the Technology Department managing over 5,000 devices (Chromebooks for grades 3-8, iPads for K-2), student transportation via First Student, food services through Quest Food Management, and student support services including special education and Section 504. Families access grades, attendance, and registration through the Skyward Family Access portal. The district's Strategic Plan organizes services around four pillars: Academic Success, Organizational Excellence, Operational Integrity, and Culture of Community and Safety.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CCSD 181 K-8 Schools (Nine Schools and Preschool) K-8 public education delivered through nine schools and a preschool program to approximately 3,600 students in the western Chicago suburbs.
• Curriculum and Academics (K-8 Instructional Program) Comprehensive K-8 academic program covering language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education, health, art, music, foreign language, and social-emotional learning, delivered to all enrolled students.
• Student Transportation Services Regular student bus transportation to and from district schools, contracted through First Student, Inc., with route information available to families through the Skyward Family Access portal.
• Food Services (Quest Food Management) Cafeteria food service at the two middle schools, operated by Quest Food Management Services, with menus, allergens, and payments managed through Skyward dining accounts and the FD MealPlanner platform.
• 1:1 Student Device Program 1:1 device initiative that issues Chromebooks to grades 3-8 and iPads to K-2 students, with structured repair and replacement pricing for damaged or lost devices.
• Student Support Services Special education, Section 504 accommodations, student records, counseling, and Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for academic and social-emotional needs across all district schools.
• Summer Learning Programs Summer programs that offer a variety of classes designed to continue student learning during the summer months.
• Early Childhood / Neighborhood Preschool at Oak School Preschool and early childhood education program for children ages 3-4, delivered at the Oak School campus, designed to support kindergarten readiness.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• First Student, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistrict contracts regular student transportation services with First Student, Inc. Parents check Skyward Family Access for bus transportation information.
• Quest Food Management ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationQuest provides food services for students at HMS and CHMS. They offer scratch-made food, menu variety with vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options, and responsibly-sourced ingredients. Uses FD MealPlanner platform for menus and nutritional data.
• SkywardcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system used for registration, Skyward Family Access for parents to monitor grades and attendance, and dining account management for cafeteria payments.
• SchoolPaycoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline payment processing system used for processing school fees.
• SchoolMessengercoreTechnology or IntegrationAutomated phone, email, and text message notification system used for weather closures and urgent district communications.
• D181 FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit foundation that delivers programming and resources to District 181 community. Programs include nationally renowned speakers, student enrichment (Young Writers Program, D181 Student Art Show), KIDS Grants, and professional development opportunities.
• Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEach of the nine district schools has a PTO that enhances educational experience and fosters communication between home and school.
• The Community HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Before and After the Bell program services at D181 schools.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Western Springs School District 101: K-8 public school district serving Western Springs and parts of surrounding communities in the western Chicago suburbs. Comparable size, affluent demographic profile, and feeder relationship to the same high school district.
• Gower School District 62: K-8 public school district in the western Chicago suburbs serving parts of Burr Ridge, Willowbrook, and Hinsdale. Geographic and demographic overlap with CCSD 181 makes it a direct peer for boundary and enrollment comparison.
• Lombard Elementary District 44: K-8 public school district in DuPage County serving Lombard. Similar operational structure, feeder pattern to a separate high school district, and comparable per-pupil funding model.
• Glen Ellyn School District 41: K-8 public school district serving Glen Ellyn in DuPage County. Comparable size, affluent suburban demographic, and similar technology and curriculum investments to CCSD 181.
• Downers Grove Grade School District 58: K-8 public school district in the western Chicago suburbs serving Downers Grove. Similar governance model, comparable enrollment scale, and overlapping feeder high school district, making it a natural operational and academic peer.
• Butler School District 53: K-8 public school district serving Oak Brook and surrounding areas that partially overlaps with CCSD 181's boundaries. Direct geographic overlap and similar student demographic make it the closest boundary-adjacent peer.
• La Grange Elementary School District 102: K-8 public school district serving adjacent western Chicago suburbs (La Grange, La Grange Park, Countryside). Similar enrollment scale, suburban demographic, and operational structure, making it a close peer for benchmarking.

Broad incumbents

• Indian Prairie School District 204: Large K-12 unit district serving Aurora and Naperville in DuPage and Will counties. Operates in the same regional corridor as CCSD 181 and serves a similar affluent suburban demographic, though at substantially greater scale.
• Naperville Community Unit School District 203: Large K-12 unit district serving Naperville in DuPage County. While significantly larger and serving through grade 12, it operates in the same western Chicago suburban corridor with comparable demographic profile and academic reputation benchmarks.

Regional players

• Hinsdale Township High School District 86: Receiving high school district for CCSD 181 graduates; serves the same affluent Hinsdale-area communities with grades 9-12. Directly comparable demographic base and academic profile, though at the secondary level.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CCSD181
• Facebookx.com/ccsd181
• Instagraminstagram.com/181ccsd

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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