Enrollment
1,223
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 173033003141
Ottawa Township High School — Ottawa, IL
Federal NCES profile for Ottawa Township High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 44
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
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: Ottawa Twp Hsd 140 · 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)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ottawa Township High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ottawa Township High School reports 1,223 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 90.0 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.
The school offers 5 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 245 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 53.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Ottawa Twp Hsd 140 spends $19,530 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 68.6% from local sources (property taxes), 26.0% from the state, and 5.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 5 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 Ottawa Township High School 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 | 1,223 | top 95% | — | — |
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
53.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,530
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 245 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 173 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,223 Top 95% in Illinois — larger than 5% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 90.0
Students per teacher 14:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173033003141
Student demographics
White 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 5
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 245:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 53.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 173
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ottawa Twp Hsd 140, which includes Ottawa Township High School.
$19,530
Per student
-3%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 68.6%
State 26.0%
Federal 5.4%
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 Ottawa Township High School
How many students attend Ottawa Township High School?
Ottawa Township High School has 1,223 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ottawa, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ottawa Township High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ottawa Township High School 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 Ottawa Township High School?
The largest demographic group at Ottawa Township High School is White at 76.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Ottawa, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ottawa Township High School?
Ottawa Township High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.