- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mc Leansboro, IL
Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171079004391
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mc Leansboro · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 480
- students enrolled
Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mc Leansboro, IL.
School address
District: Hamilton Co Cusd 10 · Illinois
NCES ID 171079004391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School shrank from 512 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 171079004391 · Mc Leansboro, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 16.6:1 · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: East Side Elementary School (384 students)
Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School shrank from 512 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School
480 students
- East Side Elem
East Side Elementary School
384 students
- Dahlgren Elem 139
Dahlgren Elem School
139 students
- Hamilton Count 88
Hamilton County Preschool Center
88 students
What this shows Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School compares
Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Illinois - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$12,481
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 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 96.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Hamilton Co Cusd 10 reports $12,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dahlgren Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton County Preschool Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Mc Leansboro
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School
How many students attend Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School?
Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School has 480 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mc Leansboro, IL. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School is 16.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School is White at 96.5% of enrollment, in Mc Leansboro, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School?
Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School rank among public schools in Mc Leansboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mc Leansboro, 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 Hamilton Co Cusd 10?
Besides Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School, Hamilton Co Cusd 10 also operates East Side Elementary School (384 students), Dahlgren Elem School (139 students), and Hamilton County Preschool Center (88 students). See the Hamilton Co Cusd 10 district page for the complete list.