Enrollment
98
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 171029001250
Cissna Park Sr High School — Cissna Park, IL
Federal NCES profile for Cissna Park Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 70
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 34
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Cissna Park Cusd 6 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.6:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cissna Park Sr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Cissna Park Sr High School reports 98 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 48% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 52% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 98 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cissna Park Cusd 6 spends $16,885 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 56.1% from local sources (property taxes), 36.3% from the state, and 7.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cissna Park Sr High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.6:1 | ▼ 48% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 98 | top 5% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
7.6:1
students per teacher
— 48% below state mean
Top 2% in Illinois — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
26.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,885
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 98 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 98 Top 5% in Illinois — larger than 95% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 7.6:1 -48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171029001250
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 4.1%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 98:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cissna Park Cusd 6, which includes Cissna Park Sr High School.
$16,885
Per student
-16%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 56.1%
State 36.3%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Cissna Park Sr High School
How many students attend Cissna Park Sr High School?
Cissna Park Sr High School has 98 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cissna Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cissna Park Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cissna Park Sr High School is 7.6:1, which is 48% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 52% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cissna Park Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Cissna Park Sr High School is White at 90.8%. The school serves a student body in Cissna Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cissna Park Sr High School?
Cissna Park Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.