Enrollment
3,678
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 172335002571
Lockport Township High Sch East — Lockport, IL
Federal NCES profile for Lockport Township High Sch East, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 31
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 44
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: Lockport Twp Hsd 205 · 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)
225.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lockport Township High Sch East compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lockport Township High Sch East reports 3,678 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 225.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 23 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 283 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lockport Twp Hsd 205 spends $20,258 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 72.5% from local sources (property taxes), 22.8% from the state, and 4.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), 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 Lockport Township High Sch East 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 3,678 | top 100% | — | — |
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
17.2:1
students per teacher
— 18% above state mean
Top 88% in Illinois — lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$20,258
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors13.0 FTE
Per 283 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
402
in-school suspensions + 182 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 3,678 Top 100% in Illinois — larger than 0% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 225.0
Students per teacher 17.2:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172335002571
Student demographics
White 64.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 23
Counselors (FTE) 13.0
Students per counselor 283:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.5%
In-school suspensions 402
Out-of-school suspensions 182
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lockport Twp Hsd 205, which includes Lockport Township High Sch East.
$20,258
Per student
+1%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 72.5%
State 22.8%
Federal 4.7%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Lockport Township High Sch East
How many students attend Lockport Township High Sch East?
Lockport Township High Sch East has 3,678 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lockport, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lockport Township High Sch East?
The student-teacher ratio at Lockport Township High Sch East is 17.2:1, which is 18% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lockport Township High Sch East?
The largest demographic group at Lockport Township High Sch East is White at 64.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lockport, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lockport Township High Sch East?
Lockport Township High Sch East has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) 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.