- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Effingham, IL
Effingham High School
Federal NCES profile for Effingham High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171356001648
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Effingham High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Effingham · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 712
- students enrolled
Effingham High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Effingham High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Effingham, IL.
School address
District: Effingham Cusd 40 · Illinois
NCES ID 171356001648 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Effingham High School held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.6 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 171356001648 · Effingham, IL High · MID · TRAD
712 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Grade School (547 students)
Effingham High School held near 739 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.6 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Effingham High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Effingham High School
712 students
- Central Grade
Central Grade School
547 students
- Effingham Juni
Effingham Junior High School
458 students
- South Side Gra 248
South Side Grade School
248 students
- Early Learning 175
Early Learning Center
175 students
- Effingham Unit 121
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool
121 students
What this shows Effingham High School reports 712 students on the CCD universe file.
How Effingham High School compares
Effingham High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Illinois - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$15,130
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Effingham High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Effingham Cusd 40 reports $15,130 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Effingham High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Grade School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Effingham Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Side Grade School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Effingham Unit 40 Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Effingham High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
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 (~712 students)
Frequently asked questions about Effingham High School
How many students attend Effingham High School?
Effingham High School has 712 students enrolled. It is a high school in Effingham, IL. CCD year-over-year: 734 (2022-23) → 739 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Effingham High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Effingham High School is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Effingham High School?
The largest demographic group at Effingham High School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Effingham, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Effingham High School?
Effingham High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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).
How does Effingham High School rank among public schools in Effingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Effingham High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Effingham, 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 Effingham on the city page.
What other schools are in Effingham Cusd 40?
Besides Effingham High School, Effingham Cusd 40 also operates Central Grade School (547 students), Effingham Junior High School (458 students), and South Side Grade School (248 students). See the Effingham Cusd 40 district page for the complete list.