- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Marion, IL
Crab Orchard High School
Federal NCES profile for Crab Orchard High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171110001338
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crab Orchard High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 154
- students enrolled
Crab Orchard High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crab Orchard High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Marion, IL.
School address
District: Crab Orchard Cusd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 171110001338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Crab Orchard High School shrank from 149 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 9.9 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 171110001338 · Marion, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
154 enr · 17.1:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Crab Orchard Elementary School (323 students)
Crab Orchard High School shrank from 149 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 9.9 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Crab Orchard High School compares
Crab Orchard 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 22% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Illinois - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.6%
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
$11,990
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.1%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Largest group: White at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.5, Crab Orchard High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Crab Orchard Cusd 3 reports $11,990 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crab Orchard High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crab Orchard Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crab Orchard High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar high schools in Marion
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~154 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crab Orchard High School
How many students attend Crab Orchard High School?
Crab Orchard High School has 154 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marion, IL. CCD year-over-year: 149 (2022-23) → 141 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crab Orchard High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crab Orchard High School is 17.1:1, which is 22% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crab Orchard High School?
The largest demographic group at Crab Orchard High School is White at 96.1% of enrollment, in Marion, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crab Orchard High School?
Crab Orchard High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Crab Orchard High School rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Crab Orchard High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Marion, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marion on the city page.
What other schools are in Crab Orchard Cusd 3?
Besides Crab Orchard High School, Crab Orchard Cusd 3 also operates Crab Orchard Elementary School (323 students). See the Crab Orchard Cusd 3 district page for the complete list.