Enrollment
156
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 174092004104
Lowpoint-Washburn Jr Sr High Sch — Washburn, IL
Federal NCES profile for Lowpoint-Washburn Jr Sr High Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 10
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: Lowpoint-Washburn Cusd 21 · 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)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lowpoint-Washburn Jr Sr High Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lowpoint-Washburn Jr Sr High Sch reports 156 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 34% 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 40% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 312 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lowpoint-Washburn Cusd 21 spends $18,777 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 53.3% from local sources (property taxes), 34.9% from the state, and 11.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Lowpoint-Washburn Jr Sr High Sch 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 34% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 12% | — | — |
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
9.6:1
students per teacher
— 34% below state mean
Top 7% in Illinois — lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$18,777
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 312 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 156 Top 12% in Illinois — larger than 88% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 9.6:1 -34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 174092004104
Student demographics
White 93.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 312:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.9%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lowpoint-Washburn Cusd 21, which includes Lowpoint-Washburn Jr Sr High Sch.
$18,777
Per student
-7%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 53.3%
State 34.9%
Federal 11.8%
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
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Lowpoint-Washburn Jr Sr High Sch
How many students attend Lowpoint-Washburn Jr Sr High Sch?
Lowpoint-Washburn Jr Sr High Sch has 156 students enrolled. It is a other school in Washburn, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowpoint-Washburn Jr Sr High Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowpoint-Washburn Jr Sr High Sch is 9.6:1, which is 34% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 40% 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 Lowpoint-Washburn Jr Sr High Sch?
The largest demographic group at Lowpoint-Washburn Jr Sr High Sch is White at 93.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Washburn, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowpoint-Washburn Jr Sr High Sch?
Lowpoint-Washburn Jr Sr High Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.