Enrollment
496
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Poplar Grove, IL
North Boone High School
Federal NCES profile for North Boone High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172870003013
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Boone High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Poplar Grove · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 496
- students enrolled
North Boone High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Boone High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Poplar Grove, IL.
School address
District: North Boone Cusd 200 · Illinois
NCES ID 172870003013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Boone High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Boone High School
North Boone High School is a mid-sized high school in Poplar Grove, Illinois, enrolling 496 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 496 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 (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 123 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 496 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
North Boone Cusd 200 also operates Poplar Grove Elem School (251 students) and North Boone Middle School (233 students) alongside North Boone 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 North Boone High School compares
North Boone 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Illinois - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$16,276
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.8 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 59.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, North Boone High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Boone Cusd 200, which includes North Boone High School.
$16,276
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.9%
State 49.4%
Federal 5.6%
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 North Boone High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Grove Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Boone Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Boone Upper Elem Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capron Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manchester Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Boone High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~496 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Boone High School
How many students attend North Boone High School?
North Boone High School has 496 students enrolled. It is a high school in Poplar Grove, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Boone High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Boone High School is 15.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Boone High School?
The largest demographic group at North Boone High School is White at 59.5% of enrollment, in Poplar Grove, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Boone High School?
North Boone High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 North Boone High School rank among public schools in Poplar Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, North Boone High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Poplar Grove, 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 Poplar Grove on the city page.
Is North Boone High School a good school?
North Boone High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of 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 North Boone Cusd 200?
Besides North Boone High School, North Boone Cusd 200 also operates Poplar Grove Elem School (251 students), North Boone Middle School (233 students), and North Boone Upper Elem Sch (192 students). See the North Boone Cusd 200 district page for the complete list.
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