- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forreston, IL
Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch
Federal NCES profile for Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171549001868
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 406
- students enrolled
Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Forrestville Valley Cusd 221 · Illinois
NCES ID 171549001868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 171549001868 · Forreston, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Forreston Grade School (238 students)
Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch
406 students
- Forreston Grad
Forreston Grade School
238 students
- German Valley 70
German Valley Grade School
70 students
What this shows Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch compares
Forreston Jr/Sr 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Illinois - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,844
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Forrestville Valley Cusd 221 reports $15,844 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forreston Grade School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| German Valley Grade School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other 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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch
How many students attend Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch?
Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch has 406 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forreston, IL. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch?
The largest demographic group at Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Forreston, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch?
Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Forrestville Valley Cusd 221?
Besides Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch, Forrestville Valley Cusd 221 also operates Forreston Grade School (238 students) and German Valley Grade School (70 students). See the Forrestville Valley Cusd 221 district page for the complete list.