Enrollment
382
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Litchfield, IL
Litchfield Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Litchfield Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172325002560
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Litchfield Senior High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Litchfield · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 382
- students enrolled
Litchfield Senior High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Litchfield Senior High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Litchfield, IL.
School address
District: Litchfield Cusd 12 · Illinois
NCES ID 172325002560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Litchfield Senior High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Litchfield Senior High School
Litchfield Senior High School is a mid-sized high school in Litchfield, Illinois, enrolling 382 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 382 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Litchfield Cusd 12 also operates Russell Elem School (355 students) and Litchfield Middle School (282 students) alongside Litchfield Senior 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 Litchfield Senior High School compares
Litchfield Senior 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.1%
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
$15,434
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Litchfield Senior High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Litchfield Cusd 12, which includes Litchfield Senior High School.
$15,434
Per student
-9%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 48.2%
Federal 10.7%
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 Litchfield Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Litchfield Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| J D Colt Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Park Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Litchfield Prekindergarten | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Litchfield Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~382 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Litchfield Senior High School
How many students attend Litchfield Senior High School?
Litchfield Senior High School has 382 students enrolled. It is a high school in Litchfield, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Litchfield Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Litchfield Senior High School is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Litchfield Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Litchfield Senior High School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Litchfield, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Litchfield Senior High School?
Litchfield Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Litchfield Senior High School rank among public schools in Litchfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Litchfield Senior High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Litchfield, 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 Litchfield on the city page.
Is Litchfield Senior High School a good school?
Litchfield Senior High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Litchfield Cusd 12?
Besides Litchfield Senior High School, Litchfield Cusd 12 also operates Russell Elem School (355 students), Litchfield Middle School (282 students), and J D Colt Elem School (178 students). See the Litchfield Cusd 12 district page for the complete list.
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