Enrollment
313
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pecatonica, IL
Pecatonica High School
Federal NCES profile for Pecatonica High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173105003229
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pecatonica High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Pecatonica · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 313
- students enrolled
Pecatonica High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pecatonica High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pecatonica, IL.
School address
District: Pecatonica Cusd 321 · Illinois
NCES ID 173105003229 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pecatonica High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pecatonica High School
Pecatonica High School is a mid-sized high school in Pecatonica, Illinois, enrolling 313 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 313 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 313 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Pecatonica Cusd 321 also operates Pecatonica Elem School (307 students) and Pecatonica Comm Middle School (269 students) alongside Pecatonica 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 Pecatonica High School compares
Pecatonica 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Illinois - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,659
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 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 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 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Pecatonica High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pecatonica Cusd 321, which includes Pecatonica High School.
$15,659
Per student
-8%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.8%
State 40.1%
Federal 7.1%
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 Pecatonica High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pecatonica Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pecatonica Comm Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pecatonica High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~313 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pecatonica High School
How many students attend Pecatonica High School?
Pecatonica High School has 313 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pecatonica, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pecatonica High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pecatonica High School is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pecatonica High School?
The largest demographic group at Pecatonica High School is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Pecatonica, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pecatonica High School?
Pecatonica High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Pecatonica High School rank among public schools in Pecatonica?
By Resource Investment Index, Pecatonica High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pecatonica, 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 Pecatonica on the city page.
Is Pecatonica High School a good school?
Pecatonica High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Pecatonica Cusd 321?
Besides Pecatonica High School, Pecatonica Cusd 321 also operates Pecatonica Elem School (307 students) and Pecatonica Comm Middle School (269 students). See the Pecatonica Cusd 321 district page for the complete list.
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