- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hardin, IL
Calhoun High School
Federal NCES profile for Calhoun High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171818002089
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calhoun High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 171
- students enrolled
Calhoun High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Calhoun Cusd 40 · Illinois
NCES ID 171818002089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Calhoun High School grew from 160 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 171818002089 · Hardin, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
171 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High Sch (336 students)
Calhoun High School grew from 160 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Calhoun High School compares
Calhoun High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Illinois - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,174
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 171 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 95.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.9, Calhoun High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Calhoun Cusd 40 reports $14,174 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calhoun High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calhoun High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~171 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Calhoun High School
How many students attend Calhoun High School?
Calhoun High School has 171 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hardin, IL. CCD year-over-year: 160 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calhoun High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calhoun High School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calhoun High School?
The largest demographic group at Calhoun High School is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Hardin, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calhoun High School?
Calhoun High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Calhoun Cusd 40?
Besides Calhoun High School, Calhoun Cusd 40 also operates Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High Sch (336 students). See the Calhoun Cusd 40 district page for the complete list.