Enrollment
2,174
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Elgin, IL
Larkin High School
Federal NCES profile for Larkin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171371001690
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Larkin High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #3 of 27
- public schools in Elgin · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 2,174
- students enrolled
Larkin High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Larkin High School ranks #3 of 27 public schools in Elgin, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
129.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Larkin High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Larkin High School
Larkin High School is a large high school in Elgin, Illinois, enrolling 2,174 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 90% of Illinois schools and 26% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,174 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and White (10%) (diversity index 43/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 311 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Discipline events run high: 655 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,174 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Elgin's high schools, it stands alongside Elgin High School (2,576 students): Larkin High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.6:1 vs 18:1).
Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students) and Elgin High School (2,576 students) alongside Larkin High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Larkin High School compares
Larkin High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,174 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,174
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Illinois - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$17,947
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
419
in-school suspensions + 236 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 2,174 Top 2% in Illinois - larger than 98% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 129.0
Students per teacher 17.6:1 +26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171371001690
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.4%
White 10.4%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Larkin High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 7.0
Students per counselor 311:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 419
Out-of-school suspensions 236
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sd U-46, which includes Larkin High School.
$17,947
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 48.7%
Federal 7.5%
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.
How Larkin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elgin High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elgin High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Streamwood High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenyon Woods Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Larkin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,665
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar high schools in Elgin
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Larkin High School
How many students attend Larkin High School?
Larkin High School has 2,174 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elgin, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Larkin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Larkin High School is 17.6:1, which is 26% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Larkin High School?
The largest demographic group at Larkin High School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.4% of enrollment, in Elgin, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Larkin High School?
Larkin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Larkin High School rank among public schools in Elgin?
By Resource Investment Index, Larkin High School ranks #3 of 27 public schools in Elgin, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Elgin on the city page.
Is Larkin High School a good school?
Larkin High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sd U-46?
Besides Larkin High School, Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students), Elgin High School (2,576 students), and Bartlett High School (2,037 students). See the Sd U-46 district page for the complete list.