Enrollment
1,396
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 171503001832
Fenton High School — Bensenville, IL
Federal NCES profile for Fenton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 40
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Fenton Chsd 100 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fenton High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Fenton High School reports 1,396 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 97.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 22 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 175 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 50.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fenton Chsd 100 spends $27,498 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 71.1% from local sources (property taxes), 22.9% from the state, and 6.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fenton High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,396 | top 96% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 69% in Illinois — lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
50.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,498
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 175 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
221
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,396 Top 96% in Illinois — larger than 4% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 97.0
Students per teacher 14.9:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171503001832
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.5%
White 23.6%
African American 2.7%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 22
Counselors (FTE) 8.0
Students per counselor 175:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 50.6%
In-school suspensions 221
Out-of-school suspensions 47
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fenton Chsd 100, which includes Fenton High School.
$27,498
Per student
+37%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+41%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 71.1%
State 22.9%
Federal 6.1%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Fenton High School
How many students attend Fenton High School?
Fenton High School has 1,396 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bensenville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fenton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fenton High School is 14.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fenton High School?
The largest demographic group at Fenton High School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Bensenville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fenton High School?
Fenton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.