Enrollment
587
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manteno, IL
Manteno High School
Federal NCES profile for Manteno High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172439002647
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manteno High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Manteno · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 587
- students enrolled
Manteno High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manteno High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Manteno, IL.
School address
District: Manteno Cusd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 172439002647 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manteno High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manteno High School
Manteno High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Manteno, Illinois, enrolling 587 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 587 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 196 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Manteno's public schools, it stands alongside Manteno Elem School (694 students): Manteno High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.3:1 vs 13.9:1).
Manteno Cusd 5 also operates Manteno Elem School (694 students) and Manteno Middle School (520 students) alongside Manteno 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 Manteno High School compares
Manteno 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 587 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
587
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Illinois - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$13,868
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 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 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Manteno High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manteno Cusd 5, which includes Manteno High School.
$13,868
Per student
-19%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.7%
State 33.4%
Federal 4.9%
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 Manteno High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manteno Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manteno Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manteno High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Manteno
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~587 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Manteno High School
How many students attend Manteno High School?
Manteno High School has 587 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manteno, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manteno High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manteno High School is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manteno High School?
The largest demographic group at Manteno High School is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Manteno, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manteno High School?
Manteno High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Manteno High School rank among public schools in Manteno?
By Resource Investment Index, Manteno High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Manteno, 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 Manteno on the city page.
Is Manteno High School a good school?
Manteno High School earns 36/100 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 Manteno Cusd 5?
Besides Manteno High School, Manteno Cusd 5 also operates Manteno Elem School (694 students) and Manteno Middle School (520 students). See the Manteno Cusd 5 district page for the complete list.
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