Enrollment
315
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Momence, IL
Momence High School
Federal NCES profile for Momence High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172643002831
👥 S:T ratio 56
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Momence High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Momence · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 315
- students enrolled
Momence High School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Momence High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Momence, IL.
School address
District: Momence Cusd 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 172643002831 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Momence High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Momence High School
Momence High School is a mid-sized high school in Momence, Illinois, enrolling 315 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 315 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 315 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Momence Cusd 1 also operates Je-Neir Elem School (328 students) and Momence Jr High School (327 students) alongside Momence 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 Momence High School compares
Momence 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 17% in Illinois - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$15,196
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 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 49.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
African American 20.6%
Two or More 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Momence High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Momence Cusd 1, which includes Momence High School.
$15,196
Per student
-11%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.6%
State 53.1%
Federal 6.3%
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 Momence High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Je-Neir Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Momence Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Momence High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~315 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Momence High School
How many students attend Momence High School?
Momence High School has 315 students enrolled. It is a high school in Momence, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Momence High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Momence High School is 10.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Momence High School?
The largest demographic group at Momence High School is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Momence, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Momence High School?
Momence High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Momence High School rank among public schools in Momence?
By Resource Investment Index, Momence High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Momence, 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 Momence on the city page.
Is Momence High School a good school?
Momence High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 Momence Cusd 1?
Besides Momence High School, Momence Cusd 1 also operates Je-Neir Elem School (328 students) and Momence Jr High School (327 students). See the Momence Cusd 1 district page for the complete list.
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