- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173105003229
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 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 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Pecatonica · Resource Index
- 45
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Pecatonica High School grew from 290 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 173105003229 · Pecatonica, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Pecatonica Elem School (307 students)
Pecatonica High School grew from 290 students in 2022-23 to 318 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Pecatonica High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pecatonica High School
313 students
- Pecatonica Ele
Pecatonica Elem School
307 students
- Pecatonica Com
Pecatonica Comm Middle School
269 students
What this shows Pecatonica High School reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pecatonica High School compares
Pecatonica High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,721
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Pecatonica Cusd 321 reports $15,721 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~313 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), up 28.
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 45/100 (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 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.
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.