- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172870003013
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Poplar Grove · Resource Index
- 35
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
North Boone High School held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 172870003013 · Poplar Grove, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 15.5:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Poplar Grove Elem School (251 students)
North Boone High School held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
North Boone High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Boone High School
496 students
- Poplar Grove E
Poplar Grove Elem School
251 students
- North Boone Mi
North Boone Middle School
233 students
- North Boone Up 192
North Boone Upper Elem Sch
192 students
- Capron Elem Sc 162
Capron Elem School
162 students
- Manchester Ele 136
Manchester Elem School
136 students
What this shows North Boone High School reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Boone High School compares
North Boone High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,980
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for North Boone Cusd 200 reports $17,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~496 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
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 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.