Enrollment
3,706
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 172388002601
Lyons Twp High Sch — La Grange, IL
Federal NCES profile for Lyons Twp High Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 56/100.
👥 Class size 40
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
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: Lyons Twp Hsd 204 · 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)
256.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lyons Twp High Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lyons Twp High Sch reports 3,706 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 256.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% 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 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 31 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 232 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lyons Twp Hsd 204 spends $26,587 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 76.9% from local sources (property taxes), 21.6% from the state, and 1.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C), 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 Lyons Twp 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 3,706 | 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
15:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois — lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$26,587
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
Counselors16.0 FTE
Per 232 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
180
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 3,706 Top 100% in Illinois — larger than 0% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 256.0
Students per teacher 15:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172388002601
Student demographics
White 63.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 3.4%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 31
Counselors (FTE) 16.0
Students per counselor 232:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 180
Out-of-school suspensions 72
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lyons Twp Hsd 204, which includes Lyons Twp High Sch.
$26,587
Per student
+32%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 76.9%
State 21.6%
Federal 1.5%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Lyons Twp High Sch
How many students attend Lyons Twp High Sch?
Lyons Twp High Sch has 3,706 students enrolled. It is a high school in La Grange, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyons Twp High Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyons Twp High Sch is 15:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyons Twp High Sch?
The largest demographic group at Lyons Twp High Sch is White at 63.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in La Grange, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyons Twp High Sch?
Lyons Twp High Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.