- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Carlinville, IL
Carlinville High School
Federal NCES profile for Carlinville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170843000461
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlinville High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Carlinville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 353
- students enrolled
Carlinville High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carlinville High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Carlinville, IL.
School address
District: Carlinville Cusd 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 170843000461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Carlinville High School shrank from 394 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 170843000461 · Carlinville, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlinville Primary School (376 students)
Carlinville High School shrank from 394 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Carlinville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carlinville Pr
Carlinville Primary School
376 students
- This school
Carlinville High School
353 students
- Carlinville Mi
Carlinville Middle School
286 students
- Carlinville In
Carlinville Intermediate School
267 students
What this shows Carlinville High School reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carlinville High School compares
Carlinville High School is a shrinking 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Illinois - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,248
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 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Carlinville High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carlinville Cusd 1 reports $14,248 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carlinville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlinville Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carlinville Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carlinville Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlinville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carlinville High School
How many students attend Carlinville High School?
Carlinville High School has 353 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carlinville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlinville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlinville High School is 12.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% 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 Carlinville High School?
The largest demographic group at Carlinville High School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Carlinville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlinville High School?
Carlinville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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).
How does Carlinville High School rank among public schools in Carlinville?
By Resource Investment Index, Carlinville High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Carlinville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Carlinville Cusd 1?
Besides Carlinville High School, Carlinville Cusd 1 also operates Carlinville Primary School (376 students), Carlinville Middle School (286 students), and Carlinville Intermediate School (267 students). See the Carlinville Cusd 1 district page for the complete list.