Enrollment
406
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 171549001868
Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch — Forreston, IL
Federal NCES profile for Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 51
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: Forrestville Valley Cusd 221 · 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)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch reports 406 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% 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 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 203 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 19.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Forrestville Valley Cusd 221 spends $16,991 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 54.4% from local sources (property taxes), 38.9% from the state, and 6.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 56% | — | — |
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
15.3:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 74% in Illinois — lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$16,991
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
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.
Overview
Enrollment 406 Top 56% in Illinois — larger than 44% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 15.3:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171549001868
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 2
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 203:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 19.5%
In-school suspensions 38
Out-of-school suspensions 38
Expulsions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Forrestville Valley Cusd 221, which includes Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch.
$16,991
Per student
-15%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 54.4%
State 38.9%
Federal 6.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 70
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 other school in Forreston, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch is 15.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 45/100 (D) based on 4 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.