Enrollment
307
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 171966002238
Hoopeston Area High School — Hoopeston, IL
Federal NCES profile for Hoopeston Area High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 44
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 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: Hoopeston Area Cusd 11 · 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)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hoopeston Area High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hoopeston Area High School reports 307 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% 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 11% 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 307 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 52.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hoopeston Area Cusd 11 spends $18,945 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.6% from local sources (property taxes), 51.4% from the state, and 20.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Hoopeston Area 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 38% | — | — |
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
14.1:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Illinois — lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
52.8%
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
$18,945
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 307 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 307 Top 38% in Illinois — larger than 62% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171966002238
Student demographics
White 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 4
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 307:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 52.8%
In-school suspensions 8
Out-of-school suspensions 24
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hoopeston Area Cusd 11, which includes Hoopeston Area High School.
$18,945
Per student
-6%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 51.4%
Federal 20.1%
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
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Hoopeston Area High School
How many students attend Hoopeston Area High School?
Hoopeston Area High School has 307 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hoopeston, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoopeston Area High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoopeston Area High School is 14.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 11% 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 Hoopeston Area High School?
The largest demographic group at Hoopeston Area High School is White at 72.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hoopeston, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoopeston Area High School?
Hoopeston Area High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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.