Enrollment
217
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 171926002213
Hinckley-Big Rock High School — Hinckley, IL
Federal NCES profile for Hinckley-Big Rock High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 54
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 9
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: Hinckley Big Rock Cusd 429 · 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)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hinckley-Big Rock High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hinckley-Big Rock High School reports 217 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 28% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 4 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 217 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 36.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hinckley Big Rock Cusd 429 spends $18,802 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 70.2% from local sources (property taxes), 23.7% 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 34/100 (F), 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 Hinckley-Big Rock 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 21% | — | — |
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
11.5:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 22% in Illinois — lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$18,802
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 217 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 217 Top 21% in Illinois — larger than 79% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 11.5:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171926002213
Student demographics
White 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 4
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 217:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hinckley Big Rock Cusd 429, which includes Hinckley-Big Rock High School.
$18,802
Per student
-6%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 70.2%
State 23.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about Hinckley-Big Rock High School
How many students attend Hinckley-Big Rock High School?
Hinckley-Big Rock High School has 217 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hinckley, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hinckley-Big Rock High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hinckley-Big Rock High School is 11.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hinckley-Big Rock High School?
The largest demographic group at Hinckley-Big Rock High School is White at 79.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hinckley, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hinckley-Big Rock High School?
Hinckley-Big Rock High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) 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.