Enrollment
228
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 172816003817
New Simpson Hill Dist 32 — Tunnel Hill, IL
Federal NCES profile for New Simpson Hill Dist 32, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 81
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: New Simpson Hill Sd 32 · 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
14:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Simpson Hill Dist 32 compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
New Simpson Hill Dist 32 reports 228 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% 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 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 456 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 7.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding New Simpson Hill Sd 32 spends $17,876 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.4% from local sources (property taxes), 60.2% from the state, and 16.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), 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 New Simpson Hill Dist 32 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 22% | — | — |
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
14:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 56% in Illinois — lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$17,876
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 456 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 228 Top 22% in Illinois — larger than 78% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 14:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172816003817
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 456:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.5%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Simpson Hill Sd 32, which includes New Simpson Hill Dist 32.
$17,876
Per student
-11%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 23.4%
State 60.2%
Federal 16.4%
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 New Simpson Hill Dist 32
How many students attend New Simpson Hill Dist 32?
New Simpson Hill Dist 32 has 228 students enrolled. It is a other school in Tunnel Hill, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Simpson Hill Dist 32?
The student-teacher ratio at New Simpson Hill Dist 32 is 14:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 12% 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 New Simpson Hill Dist 32?
The largest demographic group at New Simpson Hill Dist 32 is White at 92.5%. The school serves a student body in Tunnel Hill, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Simpson Hill Dist 32?
New Simpson Hill Dist 32 has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) 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.