Enrollment
383
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170004405230
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 31/100 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
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Farmington Central High Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Farmington Central High Sch
Farmington Central High Sch is a mid-sized high school in Farmington, Illinois, enrolling 383 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 383 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Farmington Central Cusd 265 spends $12,453 per pupil, 27% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Farmington Central Cusd 265 also operates Farmington Central Elem Sch (633 students) and Farmington Central Jr High Sch (253 students) alongside Farmington Central High Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Farmington Central High Sch compares
Farmington Central High Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,453
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington Central Cusd 265, which includes Farmington Central High Sch.
$12,453
Per student
-27%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 38.5%
Federal 9.3%
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.
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
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Farmington on the city page.
Is Farmington Central High Sch a good school?
Farmington Central High Sch earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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