- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Albion, IL
Edwards County High School
Federal NCES profile for Edwards County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171350001636
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edwards County High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 223
- students enrolled
Edwards County High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Edwards County Cusd 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 171350001636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Edwards County High School shrank from 262 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE held 20.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 171350001636 · Albion, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 11.2:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Albion Grade School (427 students)
Edwards County High School shrank from 262 students in 2022-23 to 236 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE held 20.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Edwards County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albion Grade S
Albion Grade School
427 students
- This school
Edwards County High School
223 students
- West Salem Gra
West Salem Grade School
171 students
What this shows Edwards County High School reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edwards County High School compares
Edwards County 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 20% in Illinois - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$14,485
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 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.7%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.0, Edwards County High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Edwards County Cusd 1 reports $14,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edwards County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Grade School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Salem Grade School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edwards County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~223 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Edwards County High School
How many students attend Edwards County High School?
Edwards County High School has 223 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albion, IL. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edwards County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edwards County High School is 11.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 29% 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 Edwards County High School?
The largest demographic group at Edwards County High School is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Albion, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edwards County High School?
Edwards County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
What other schools are in Edwards County Cusd 1?
Besides Edwards County High School, Edwards County Cusd 1 also operates Albion Grade School (427 students) and West Salem Grade School (171 students). See the Edwards County Cusd 1 district page for the complete list.