- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Glasford, IL
Illini Bluffs High School
Federal NCES profile for Illini Bluffs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171996002250
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Illini Bluffs High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Glasford · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 249
- students enrolled
Illini Bluffs High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Illini Bluffs High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Glasford, IL.
School address
District: Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 · Illinois
NCES ID 171996002250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Illini Bluffs High School held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 171996002250 · Glasford, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 11.3:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Illini Bluffs Elementary School (425 students)
Illini Bluffs High School held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Illini Bluffs High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Illini Bluffs
Illini Bluffs Elementary School
425 students
- This school
Illini Bluffs High School
249 students
- Illini Bluffs
Illini Bluffs Middle School
181 students
What this shows Illini Bluffs High School reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Illini Bluffs High School compares
Illini Bluffs High School 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 21% in Illinois - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$13,090
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 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Illini Bluffs High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 reports $13,090 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Illini Bluffs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illini Bluffs Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Illini Bluffs Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Illini Bluffs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high 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 (~249 students)
Frequently asked questions about Illini Bluffs High School
How many students attend Illini Bluffs High School?
Illini Bluffs High School has 249 students enrolled. It is a high school in Glasford, IL. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Illini Bluffs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Illini Bluffs High School is 11.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Illini Bluffs High School?
The largest demographic group at Illini Bluffs High School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Glasford, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Illini Bluffs High School?
Illini Bluffs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
How does Illini Bluffs High School rank among public schools in Glasford?
By Resource Investment Index, Illini Bluffs High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Glasford, 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 Illini Bluffs Cusd 327?
Besides Illini Bluffs High School, Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 also operates Illini Bluffs Elementary School (425 students) and Illini Bluffs Middle School (181 students). See the Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 district page for the complete list.