- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Farmington, IL
Farmington Central High Sch
Federal NCES profile for Farmington Central High Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170004405230
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farmington Central High Sch earns 36/100 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 3
- public schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 383
- students enrolled
Farmington Central High Sch has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington Central High Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Farmington, IL.
School address
District: Farmington Central Cusd 265 · Illinois
NCES ID 170004405230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Farmington Central High Sch held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 170004405230 · Farmington, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington Central Elem Sch (633 students)
Farmington Central High Sch held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Farmington Central High Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Cen
Farmington Central Elem Sch
633 students
- This school
Farmington Central High Sch
383 students
- Farmington Cen 253
Farmington Central Jr High Sch
253 students
What this shows Farmington Central High Sch reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farmington Central High Sch compares
Farmington Central High Sch 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Illinois - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$13,163
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 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.0%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, Farmington Central High Sch is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Farmington Central Cusd 265 reports $13,163 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farmington Central High Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington Central Elem Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farmington Central Jr High Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farmington Central High Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farmington Central High Sch
How many students attend Farmington Central High Sch?
Farmington Central High Sch has 383 students enrolled. It is a high school in Farmington, IL. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farmington Central High Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Farmington Central High Sch is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farmington Central High Sch?
The largest demographic group at Farmington Central High Sch is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Farmington, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farmington Central High Sch?
Farmington Central High Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Farmington Central High Sch rank among public schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington Central High Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Farmington, 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 Farmington Central Cusd 265?
Besides Farmington Central High Sch, Farmington Central Cusd 265 also operates Farmington Central Elem Sch (633 students) and Farmington Central Jr High Sch (253 students). See the Farmington Central Cusd 265 district page for the complete list.